There is no case in which attorney fees can be refunded, but there must be a clear stipulation in the contract. If there is no stipulation in the contract, attorney fees are generally not refundable. If the court refuses to file a case, the client can negotiate with the law firm to resolve the rights, obligations, and liability for breach of contract on behalf of both parties based on the contract signed with the entrusted law firm. Legal objectives:
Article 3 of the "Measures for the Administration of Lawyer Service Fees": Lawyer service fees shall follow the principles of openness and justice, voluntary payment, and good faith. Law firms should facilitate and benefit the people, strengthen internal management, reduce service costs, and provide clients with convenient and high-quality legal services. Article 4 of the "Administrative Measures for Lawyer Service Fees": Lawyer service fees shall be subject to government-guided prices and market-regulated prices. Article 509 of the Code of the People's Republic of China: The parties shall fully perform their obligations in accordance with the agreement. The parties shall abide by the principle of good faith and perform notification, assistance, confidentiality and other obligations in accordance with the nature, purpose and transaction habits of the contract. Both parties should avoid wasting resources, polluting the environment and damaging ecology during the performance of the contract.