Nothing worries members of the public more than attorneys fees.  In fact they worry so much that many sign agreements, without legal advice, that end up costing them hundreds of thousands more than the fees thet save!  There are things you can do yourself, there are ways to reduce your costs, but don't get so carried away with cost cutting that you seriously jeopardize your rights and case by representing yourself - as the old adage goes it is only the fool that has himself for his own attorney!

There is plenty of reading material below for you to consider on the question of fees and fee agreements and what you can do if you have been overcharged - and the risks you run if you think you have been overcharged and you turn out to be wrong.