Frequently Asked Questions

23 2026-10

How do civil and commercial lawyers charge their fees?

There are three ways for civil and commercial lawyers to charge fees: by the case, by the proportion of the subject matter, and by the hour. Some of them can accept risk-based agency fees. Their fees are regulated by the government's guidance prices and market-regulated prices, and the specific fees shall be stipulated in the entrustment contract.

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23 2026-10

How is the penalty calculated in the sale and purchase of second-hand houses?

The breach of contract penalty for second-hand housing transactions shall be calculated in accordance with the contract provisions. If there are no contractual provisions, the party shall compensate for the actual losses; if the contractual breach of contract penalty is excessively high compared with the losses, the court may reduce it as appropriate, usually based on the actual losses.

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23 2026-10

Is it valid if the contract does not specify the court with jurisdiction?

If the contract does not specify the court with jurisdiction, it does not mean that the contract is invalid. However, the jurisdiction clause may be deemed ambiguous and thus revert to statutory jurisdiction, which, in accordance with the Civil Procedure Law, is governed by the court of the defendant's domicile or the place of performance of the contract.

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23 2026-10

How much do criminal legal consultants charge per year?

The lawyer explained that the annual fees charged by criminal legal consultants vary depending on the size of the enterprise and the industry risks, with base annual fees ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan, and special fees for cases being charged separately. He also warned against being deceived by promises of guaranteed wins.

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23 2026-10

How is the loss of income due to work stoppage calculated when there is no fixed income?

The lawyer explained that, for those with no fixed income, the loss of earnings compensation shall be calculated based on the average income of the past three years. For those who cannot provide evidence, the compensation shall be referenced to the average wage of workers in the same or similar industries in the area where the court is located in the previous year, and the duration of the loss of ...

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23 2026-10

How much compensation can I get for a level 10 disability?

The lawyer explained that the compensation for a level 10 disability requires a comprehensive consideration of items such as disability compensation, medical expenses, and nursing care. The disability compensation is calculated by multiplying the disposable income by 20 years and then by 10%.

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23 2026-10

Do we need both the death compensation and the mental compensation?

The lawyer explained that the death compensation and the mental consolation compensation can be claimed together, and the two are calculated in parallel without offsetting each other. He also pointed out the exclusivity of the consolation compensation and the key points for the close relatives to provide evidence.

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23 2026-10

How much is the compensation for mental distress generally?

The lawyer explained that there is no standard amount for compensation for mental damage. The court determines the amount based on factors such as the fault of the defendant, the degree of disability, and the local conditions. The compensation must be based on serious mental damage and require evidence of disability and fault.

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