1. Under normal circumstances, if a lawyer has provided certain legal services, even if the lawsuit is eventually withdrawn, a certain fee still needs to be paid as compensation to the lawyer.
2. If the lawyer has not yet begun to provide legal services or has only provided very limited services, the full legal fees may not be required.
3. The payment method, amount and conditions of attorney fees are usually agreed upon by both parties in the agency contract. If the contract has express provisions, the contract shall be followed.
4. If the contract does not clearly stipulate whether attorney fees need to be paid after the lawsuit is withdrawn, the two parties can negotiate a settlement.
5. In some cases, if the entrustment contract cannot be performed due to the lawyer's fault, the law firm may need to refund the lawyer's service fee.
The conditions for withdrawing a civil lawsuit include:
1. When the plaintiff applies to withdraw the lawsuit, he must make a clear application in writing or orally to the People's Court of the respondent.
2. The plaintiff’s purpose of applying to withdraw the lawsuit must be legal and legitimate.
3. When the plaintiff applies to withdraw the lawsuit, he must express his true intention.
4. The plaintiff’s application to withdraw the lawsuit should be made at the latest before the respondent People’s Court announces its judgment.
In summary, whether attorney fees need to be paid after the lawsuit is withdrawn requires detailed analysis. It is recommended that clients read the terms of the agreement carefully before signing the agreement and fully communicate with their lawyers to avoid unnecessary disputes.
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Measures for the Management of Lawyer Service Fees
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Lawyer service fees follow the principles of openness, fairness, voluntary compensation, and good faith principle.