Attorneys can sue for unpaid fees, but not to force their client to cooperate. You're partly in the clear!Deciding whether to sue a client for unpaid fees and expenses requires a careful and in-depth analysis of the risks and benefits of bringing such a claim. Recovering attorney fees is possible in civil cases. LSC attorneys had, in fact, represented Cook as a plaintiff in two lawsuits filed on his behalf in the year preceding the bankruptcy filing. Sue Cook is a business and estate planning attorney who has extensive experience in the areas of corporate transactions and legacy planning. A. Type in 99500 in the Case Cross Reference Number box. b. Sue Cook is a business and estate planning attorney who has extensive experience in the areas of corporate transactions and legacy planning. To "contact us" and fill out the potential client interview form). (Guide to Civil Cases for Litigants Without Lawyers: Page 21).