In my contract with my attorney, it states he gets “x” percent of my settlement outside of Court or “y” percent of my settlement “once active trial preparation begins.” I have, in hand, a fair settlement offer. I believe I am willing to accept it and now my attorney is saying he has begun active trial preparation and as such is entitled to “y” percent of my settlement.
As far as I know we don’t even have a Court date. How can I prove/disprove “active trial preparation” has begun?All advice is appreciated.