December 2020

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COVID-19 and Your Criminal Case

COVID-19 and Your Criminal Case

On December 15, the Indiana Supreme Court issued a new order suspending jury trials until March 1, 2021. This new order can (and likely will) impact your criminal case and there are a variety of matters your attorney should consider as soon as possible. Speedy Trial/Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure 4 Under the United States and Indiana Constitutions, you have a right to a public and speedy trial, but that right is also part of…

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What is a Reasonable Attorney’s Fee?

What is a Reasonable Attorney’s Fee?

Key Takeaways Rule 1.5 prohibits Indiana lawyers from charging an unreasonable fee. Time billed is only one factor in determining a reasonable attorney fee. Attorney experience may justify higher fees for complex matters. Flat fees stay fixed, while hourly fees vary with time worked. Clients may request an itemized billing statement to review attorney fees. Banks & Brower frequently hears from prospective clients comparing legal costs across multiple law firms before making a hiring decision….

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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Brad Banks who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a criminal defense attorney.