Solicitors’ fees are set at the solicitor’s discretion, in accordance with the provisions of Act No. 1130 of 31 December 1991 and Decree No. 11971 of 27 November 1991 and Decree No. 790 of 12 July 2005.
The various methods of calculating fees
Fees charged on a time-spent basis
The solicitor informs his clients of the hourly rate he proposes to charge if they opt for the time-spent method. He advises his clients of the amount of time likely to be spent reviewing and handling the case. This rate may vary within the same practice depending on the cases handled. A higher hourly rate may be agreed in cases where this is justified.
Fixed-fee charges
The solicitor and their client agree on a fixed and final fee.
The services covered by this fee must be specified in detail.
The services covered by this fee must be specified in detail.
Performance-related fees
A solicitor may agree with their client to charge additional success fees, which must be expressly stipulated in an agreement concluded in advance between the solicitor and their client; however, such an agreement must also provide for a basic fee for the work carried out.
In the context of partial legal aid and success fees, the requirement for a fee agreement is strictly defined by law.
In the context of partial legal aid and success fees, the requirement for a fee agreement is strictly defined by law.
National Consumer Ombudsman for the Legal Profession
In accordance with the provisions of Articles L. 612-1 et seq. of the Consumer Code, in the event of a dispute with a solicitor, you may, free of charge, refer the matter to the Consumer Ombudsman, who acts as the national ombudsman attached to the National Bar Council (CNB), and whose contact details are as follows:Sandra Werey, Consumer Ombudsman for the Legal
Profession Postal address: CNB, 180 boulevard Haussmann – 75008 Paris
Email address: mediateur-conso@mediateur-consommation-avocat.fr
Website: https://mediateur-consommation-avocat.fr