Who will pay the lawyer's fee?

Legal analysis: Under normal circumstances, the plaintiff who files a lawsuit pays the case acceptance fee in advance, and the plaintiff pays it in advance within 7 days from the day after receiving the notice of prepayment of legal fees from the people's court. If the defendant files a counterclaim, he shall pay the counterclaim fee in advance when submitting the counterclaim to the people's court. If both parties appeal, the parties to the appeal shall pay in advance respectively. If it is really difficult for the parties to pay the case acceptance fee in advance, they may apply to the people's court for deferral during the prepayment period. If the party concerned fails to pay the acceptance fee and appeal fee in advance and fails to apply for an extension, it shall be handled as automatic withdrawal.

Legal basis: payment method of litigation expenses

Article 1 These Measures are formulated in accordance with the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) (hereinafter referred to as the Civil Procedure Law) and the Administrative Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the Administrative Procedure Law).

Article 2 When conducting civil or administrative litigation, the parties shall pay the litigation fees in accordance with these Measures. Except for the provisions of these Measures that litigation fees may not be paid or exempted.

Article 3 In the course of litigation, no fees shall be charged to the parties in violation of the scope and standards stipulated in these Measures.

Article 4 The State shall provide judicial assistance to the parties who have real difficulties in paying litigation fees, and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.