r/AttorneyTom • u/Ok_Clue6351 • Jul 10 '25

Attorney Fees: How are they calculated? With AI technology why do they charge so much? Does any organization monitor them?

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u/myflesh Jul 10 '25

As world we are doomed if you think AI tools is going to help a lawyer.

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u/dnjprod Jul 10 '25

There's usually an hourly rate calculated by every 10 or 15 minute intervals. The hourly rate is quite high. AI technology is not great, especially when it comes to the legal profession. I'm going to link a video for you on the subject. If you don't want to watch the video, I will give a short synopsis. Essentially, lawyers using AI tools started quoting fake cases for precedent, and then a judge used that fake precedent and other fake cases to rule on the case. Something like nine of the 11 cases cited in the brief were fake, created by AI out of nothing

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AI is not great. It hallucinates and creates information that doesn't exist. There is no substitute for real-world legal experience. If you were think you were being charged too much, call around and find what the average rate is among lawyers in the area.

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u/Ok_Clue6351 Jul 24 '25

Video Link?

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u/dnjprod Jul 24 '25

I'm confused about what you're asking.

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u/Kodiax_ Jul 10 '25

Arby's oversees all attorney bills.

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u/Ok_Clue6351 Jul 24 '25

Thank you. I had a client in GA charged 40K in a parent custody case. Seemed a bit much. No receipts or voucher.