Arbitrator Finds Law Firm Overcharges Client $540,000

by Traverse Legal, reviewed by Enrico Schaefer - December 14, 2010 - Uncategorized

Arbitrator Jeffrey Martin concluded that the law firm Goodwin Procter overcharged one of its clients, Northland Investment Corp., by more than $540,000, and failed to deliver on promised discounts.  Martin ordered Goodwin to reduce the $1.1 million invoice by 55 percent.

The Arbitrator's findings calls into question the billing practices of Goodwin Proctor as well as those o other big law firms.

Full Story:  $540,000 overcharge sheds light on law firm bills, Boston Gloge

Related Story: Arbitrator Finds Goodwin Procter Overcharged Client, Orders 55% Cut in Legal Tab, ABA Journal

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