Can a Maryland attorney demand a bonus?

If an attorney exceeds his or her client’s expectations, can the attorney demand a bonus from the client?  The answer is “no”.  The attorney can only seek payment of fees pursuant to the terms of the parties’ retainer agreement.  Rule 1.5(a) of...

Best legal malpractice lawyer in Maryland

In prior posts, I have explained why lawyer rating guides, such as Super Lawyers, are neither accurate nor reliable. See Why you shouldn’t rely upon the ratings in Super Lawyers Magazine.  Another reason to disregard lawyer rating guides is bias.  These guides tend to...