Why does nobody talk about the cost of asking a lawyer a simple question?

I needed to know if a verbal agreement was binding in my state. Called a local lawyer for a quick chat, thinking it would be free. Got a bill for $175 for a 15 minute call. It was a clear answer, but that hurt. Anyone know a better way to get basic legal info without the shock bill?

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loganbaker2mo ago

My cousin got hit with a $200 consult fee just to ask about a parking ticket. I read some county law libraries have free phone lines for basic stuff like that.

terrywilson1mo ago

Slapped my knee reading that, @loganbaker. Two hundred bucks just for asking about a parking ticket? That's highway robbery, plain and simple. Good thing you mentioned those free law library phone lines, I bet a lot of folks don't even know that exists.

cameronb522mo ago

Wow, that's a pricey way to learn about free help.