Does the lawyer charge a refund without going to court?

Legal analysis: Generally speaking, it is impossible. As long as the power of attorney is signed, the lawyer has already started preparing case materials. Even if the lawsuit is withdrawn, the agency fee will not be refunded. According to relevant legal provisions, the fees for lawyer services subject to market-adjusted prices shall be determined by the law firm through negotiation with the client. Law firms and clients should consider the following main factors when negotiating lawyer service fees: first, the time spent working; second, the difficulty of the legal affairs; third, the client's ability to bear; fourth, the risks and responsibilities that the lawyer may bear ; Fifth, the lawyer’s social reputation and work level.

Legal basis: "Lawyers Law of the People's Republic of China".

Article 25: When a lawyer undertakes business, the law firm shall accept the entrustment, sign a written contract with the client, collect fees in accordance with national regulations and record them truthfully. Law firms and lawyers should pay taxes in accordance with the law.

Article 30: Lawyers who represent litigious legal matters or non-litigious legal matters shall safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the client within the scope of entrustment authority.