A man shared a story about how a lawyer charged his client ₦300,000 for documentation on a property worth ₦70 million. He noted that the same client had earlier consulted the lawyer, who maintained a firm “10% or nothing” rule for his services. In response, one commenter supported the lawyer, stating, “If you can buy a property of ₦70 million, you should keep another ₦10 million to perfect documentation.”
This comment, though seemingly logical, promotes exploitation under the guise of professionalism. Legal services should be fairly priced and guided by ethics, not inflated simply because a client is wealthy. Supporting such behavior normalizes greed and discourages accountability within professional practices.
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