April 24, 2013
Can I Get Reimbursed for My Attorney Fees?
I am frequently asked this question by prospective clients during the initial consultation. Some are surprised to discover that they can’t find an attorney that is willing to take on their case without paying a retainer in advance. This is because an award of attorney fees from the court is never an absolute certainty.
Generally, attorney fees may not be awarded in a case unless authorized by statute or contract. Georgia law does have various statutes authorizing an award of attorney fees in family law cases.