How would you deal with this lawyer's bill?

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Don't pay him and tell him why, if he threatens you with court tell him to go ahead, he would look like an idiot in front of the jugde and he knows it. tell him to get lost.
 
You didn't pay for the agreement, you payed for the "consultation."

This guy is obviously a sleezeball, but taking this to court would be ridiculous. You could always call a consumer hotline, preferably one with the media. Maybe they will put some heat on this guy for you.
 
I had a post nup agreement written up to protect any inheritance I may receive. My husband and I also have a pre-nump agreement. I know how ridiculous this sounds - why did we bother getting married.

However, after I contacted my lawyer, I found out that inheritances were not considered marital property in a divorce. So I really didn't need to have this post nump agreement written up. Then, I got a whopping bill for $400 from my lawyer for "consultation" and fees. The consultation was maybe a five minute phone conversation.

I also emailed my lawyer to ask him what protection the post nump provides me beyond basic property rights. He responded and said that my inheritance was protected under property rights and the prenump would have covered it anyway.

What the heck???? So now I owe this guy $400 for an agreement that he didn't even have to draft? Should I lick my wounds and just pay him or confront him and tell him that he took advantage of my ignorance. He should have counselled me differently and told me that this agreement was not necessary.

$400!!!!!!!!

Then, I
 
Don't pay him and tell him why, if he threatens you with court tell him to go ahead, he would look like an idiot in front of the jugde and he knows it. tell him to get lost.
 
Easy. Send the bill back with a note that said. SERVICE NOT RENDER.

He is just trying to collect and see if you pay...
 
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