Fees
Fees are now set by mutual agreement. A fee agreement is drawn up between the solicitor and their client.
(Law No. 2015-990 of 6 August 2015).
and handling the case. This rate may vary within the same firm depending on the cases handled. A higher hourly rate may be agreed in cases where this is justified.
(Law No. 2015-990 of 6 August 2015).
Different methods of calculating fees
Time-based fees
The solicitor informs her clients of the hourly rate she proposes to apply if they choose the time-based method. She informs her clients of the time likely to be spent studyingand handling the case. This rate may vary within the same firm depending on the cases handled. A higher hourly rate may be agreed in cases where this is justified.
Fixed fees
The solicitor and her client agree on a fixed and definitive fee. The services covered by these fees must be precisely specified.Contingency fees
The firm does not charge contingency fees and bills exclusively on a time-spent basis.National consumer ombudsman for the legal profession
In accordance with the provisions of Articles L. 152-1 et seq. of the French Consumer Code, in the event of a dispute with a solicitor, you have the option of referring the matterfree of charge to the consumer ombudsman, who is the national ombudsman for the French National Bar Council (CNB) and whose contact details are as follows:
Carole Pascarel, Consumer Ombudsman for the legal profession
Postal address: 180 boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris
Email address : mediateur-conso@mediateur-consommation-avocat.fr
Website : https://mediateur-consommation-avocat.fr