attorneys fees up front?

[tofu4you2]

When we file, do we have to pay the attorney's and filing fees up front? Should I save my tax refund to pay this?
Thanks

[HHM]

Generally yes, for a chapter 7 most attorneys will not file the case until the ENTIRE fee plus filing fee is paid.

Realize, that most of the work that the attorney does that the fee covers occurs before the case is ever filed. The only thing the attorney does after a case is filed is attend the 341 meeting.

[tofu4you2]

Fees for Chapter 13?

Do they want upfront fees for chapt 13 as well? Thanks

[HHM]

They will want "something" up front, but how much depends on your chapter 13 case. usually 25% of the total cost of chapter 13. So either way, you are looking at at least $1,000 to your attorney up front regardless of what chapter of BK you file.

[ApresMoi]

Attorney Fees - How Much in Advance

The attorney I spoke with asked for $750 of the $2K upfront. Los Angeles area. Seems reasonable to me.

They will want "something" up front, but how much depends on your chapter 13 case. usually 25% of the total cost of chapter 13. So either way, you are looking at at least $1,000 to your attorney up front regardless of what chapter of BK you file.

[lrprn]

The attorney I spoke with asked for $750 of the $2K upfront. Los Angeles area. Seems reasonable to me.

ApresMoi, it's against our forum rules to post to old threads like this one. In the future, please start a new thread of your own - thanks!