He is required to charge a flat fee for the divorce and any subsequent representation on any matter relating to the divorce because public policy is concerned with preservation of the family. He will take her case, but charge three times the normal fee because as an equal rights advocate, he agrees with Paul's position. Billing for travel time for a court appearance in Little Rock when the home office of the attorney is in Fayetteville. The attorney had no other business in Little Rock. Billing for travel time for a court appearance in Little Rock when the home office of the attorney is in Fayetteville and the attorney was going to Little Rock on personal business.
Many people live in one state and work and shop in the other.
Attorney Adam is licensed in Arkansas and has an office in Arkansas. When he is asked to represent a criminal defendant in Memphis traffic court, he customarily refers the case to Terry Tennessee. She is licensed in Tennessee and has her office in Tennessee. Likewise, when Terry is asked to represent a client in Arkansas courts, she refers the case to Adam. The lawyer who does the work is completely and solely responsible to the client.