attorney fees
Lawyer's billing charges
Attorney fees are the charges a lawyer bills for legal services.
The term appears constantly in contracts and court documents, where clauses specify who pays if disputes arise: The losing party shall pay all attorney fees.
Also spelled attorney's fees or attorneys' fees.
Distinguished from court costs, which cover filing and administrative expenses.
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