I think he should stop immediately, then send the Public Defender an invoice for whatever the amount of work he did. Then say that any further work will be performed against a retainer.... just like lawyers do it. If they complain, take them to small claims court. Chances are, the Judge in small claims will be generous to the contractor given the attorney did not ask about price up front. Seriously, is this a client you want to keep? Why? What's the upside if they want to renegotiate in the middle of jobs? ; ) .randy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - http://arealestatewebsite.com/ $199.99/yr Real Estate Web Sites --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss