It depends on the firm and the employment contract. Typically, bonuses are for billable hours, funds brought into the firm, or (in contingency cases) the amount recovered in attorney fees. However,...
as the saying goes "Only a fool will hire himself as an attorney"! No, you cannot get attorney 's fees unless you are a licenced attorney representing a client other than your self!!!
It depends on what type of an attorney. For example, a criminal defense attorney would meet with the defendant to discuss the facts and relevant law. Then he/she would investigate the case. The...