My lawyer overcharged me for registering my labour case. What should I do?

Dear Client,

In the UAE, employees are generally exempt from paying court fees for labour claims under AED 100,000.

For claims above this amount, the court fee is 5% of the total claim, capped at AED 20,000 or AED 40,000, depending on the court.

If your lawyer charged you more than these official fees for case registration, you may request a detailed breakdown and clarification.

Legal fees for representation are separate and negotiable, but official court registration fees are fixed by law.

If you believe you were overcharged, you can raise the issue with your lawyer or the relevant legal authorities.

Dear Inquirer,

If your lawyer has charged you more than the official court fees for case registration, you may have the right to request a breakdown and justification of the charges.

Overcharging without transparency can be challenged legally, especially in labour-related matters.

To evaluate your case and guide you on the appropriate steps, we recommend booking a consultation or assigning your case to us for proper legal support.

Dear questioner,

If this is regarding the case registration court fee, then for labour cases where the claim amount is less than AED 100,000, employees are exempt from paying court fees.

If your claim is above this amount, there are court fees, but they are typically a percentage of the claim amount with a maximum cap. The Legal Affairs Department of the Government of Dubai is the regulatory body for lawyers in Dubai.

You can file a formal complaint against your lawyer for professional misconduct, which includes overcharging.

If you need further clarification, kindly share your WhatsApp number.

After the case is over, ask him to return the difference. If he refuses, file a complaint with the Lawyers' Affairs Department at the Ministry of Justice.

Dear Client,

If you disagree with your attorney regarding the amount of your fees, you can file a court request to have your fees re-estimated.