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  1. #1
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    Default Attorney Fees Exceeded Recovery for Copyright Violation

    I sued a company for willfull infringment and they admitted to infringing only after being sued. They offered a settlement of $20k only after I had $25k in legal fees. We went to trial and I got a judgement for $20k but they were only found guilty for infringment (not innocent or willfull). According to my lawyer I am not entitled to my legal fees since the offer was the same as the award yet they admitted to infringing. My legal fees are $30k I got awarded $20k so that leaves me owing $10k to my lawyer even though they broke the law and infringed my work. I thought the law was suppose to protect me and my work from thieves ! Is there anything else I can do ?

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    Default Re: Attorney Fees Exceeded Recovery for Copyright Violation

    You didn't have a contingency agreement?

    If you contracted with this attorney to prosecute your case and agreed to his/her fee schedule, you're on the hook for the fees.

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    Default Re: Attorney Fees Exceeded Recovery for Copyright Violation

    You may want to check your state's attorney arbitration programs-- also review your retainer agreement.

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