Opinion ID: 2096988
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 14

Heading: Count 16: Former SCR 20:1.5(b); Fees.

Text: ¶ 30 A.S. testified she understood the fee arrangement as an initial deposit and you know, additional fees, his hours accrued. Attorney Nunnery claimed he took the case on a flat-fee basis and A.S. understood that the fee was a flat fee. The referee concluded that if Attorney Nunnery had attempted to communicate a flat fee, there would be no reason for him to include a statement as to his $250 hourly rate. Thus, the referee found, Attorney Nunnery left open the possibility of additional billing. The referee determined Attorney Nunnery failed to provide A.S., who was a client not previously represented, with a clear statement of the basis or rate of his fee.