Feemail is a slang term for an attorney’s fee acquired through intimidation, threats, or pressure, as well as the act of obtaining such a fee. It is comparable to blackmail, graymail, and greenmail.
Feemail, a slang term for an attorney’s fee obtained through intimidation, threats, or pressure, is akin to blackmail, graymail, and greenmail. The lawyer demanded a feemail from his client after the trial, threatening to reveal confidential information if he didn’t pay up. Similarly, the opposing counsel engaged in feemail by threatening to prolong the case and increase expenses if a settlement wasn’t reached. These instances demonstrate how feemail is an unethical and illegal form of extortion used by lawyers to extract more money from their clients, with potential serious consequences for the attorney involved.
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This glossary post was last updated: 26th April 2024.
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