Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "False billing" in English language version.
A former partner in the Chicago offices of two large international law firms is facing an ethics complaint alleging that he falsified billing records and caused clients to be overbilled by more than $3.5 million over a period of 20 years
A lawyer shall provide competent representation to a client. Competent representation requires the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation.
(b) A lawyer shall explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the client to make informed decisions regarding the representation.
A lawyer shall not make an agreement for, charge, or collect an unreasonable fee or an unreasonable amount for expenses. The factors to be considered in determining the reasonableness of a fee include the following: (1) the time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved, and the skill ... (2) [it] ... will preclude other employment by the lawyer; (3) the fee customarily charged ... ; (4) the amount involved and the results obtained; (5) the time limitations ...; (6) the nature and length of the professional relationship with the client; (7) the experience, reputation, and ability of the lawyer ...; and (8) whether the fee is fixed or contingent
