Property case lawyers fee

There are all kinds of lawyers who pretty much charge whatever they want for whatever quality of service they feel like providing. Be open and outright and tell them what part of their fee structure you are not comfortable with. Nothing is engraved in stone. Negotiate with them.

Final hearing does not mean anything. The case can still last for any number of years, even decades. The judge suggesting that lawyers come up with a final hearing date does not mean much. Soon the judge will change and the matter may again remain unheard. If you have a fixed budget try to find the best lawyer within the amount and do not agree on per appearance fees. Unfortunately, most counsels will work only on per appearance basis. It is a certainty however, that you will end up spending a lot more than you think you will. 

If you agree to pay a lawyer per appearance, make sure that you pay him only for the days on which the matter is actually heard and proceeded with, or they will try and charge you even for the days on which the matter is simply adjourned. Some unscrupulous lawyers will even try and charge you for the days on which they themselves ask for an adjournment.

Thank you for the kind response, sir. We will try to negotiate on the fees further.