Well, if you are the best in your profession, then you come with a 'price'. And if you happen to be a big-time lawyer, whose very presence could make you win a case, then the price of course shoots up to a totally different level.
Now, many top lawyers are said to gossiping about the near exorbitant rates that 90 plus Ramjethmalani charges to get you off a case. Or at the very least appear on your behalf in the Supreme Court. It is said that for appearing in the Apex Court, he charges Rs 25 lakhs.
So on India's news portal for lawyers, this is a hot topic for discussion and many feel that Jethmalani can easily buy a BMW or two with his daily earnings, if at all the word is applicable to him.
Also making good money is Gopal Subramaniam who is said to charge up to Rs 16.5 lakhs for an appearance on your behalf in the Delhi High Court.
And not to be left behind are ex Congress leaders and lawyers like Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Sanghvi, all of whom do not come cheap despite their khadi-clad public appearances.
So, the law fraternity feels that the best way to avoid losing one's money is to actually stay out of trouble.
Well, now, they can always say 'we did warn you' before giving their final bill. After all, if you are a hot-shot lawyer, then the only thing that comes for free is their advice!
