Lawyers

Do Lawyers have to inform the client when the retainer is used up, or can they just go on without notice and hit you with a final bill?

I am closing on a refi for my 2-family townhouse next week and am looking for a reliable, and affordable, Brooklyn real estate attorney to review the loan docs. Pretty straightforward, but could use a pair of eyes available on short notice. Recommendations welcome.

Anyone have recommendations for a real estate attorney that’s part of the this plan??

I’m looking for advice on how to deal with a GC / master plumber who has gone way beyond schedule, and now essentially walked off the job. Incomplete and deficient work is probably between $12,000 and $20,000 (we unfortunately are holding less than that). Our contract (AIA A101-2007) includes a liquidated damages clause for delays;…