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Originally Posted by cartwrim
You got him off with just two hours work? 
No seriously, it does suck that it takes that long for you to get (half) the money and I agree with G that there should be a system where you get paid by the chap then he has to reclaim the costs if not guilty. Seems odd. Do all solicitors work that way? |
He's a former co-worker and I know him well, so I didn't ask for money on account. Perhaps I should have done
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Originally Posted by cartwrim
How about if he was found guilty and had to pay you and other costs but didn't have the money? Do you have to offer for him to give you repayments over x years? 
Genuinely interested  |
Yes, I'd have to. I have a number of clients who are doing this.