Residential school survivor objects to lawyer fees

Tuesday, December 11, 2007  

A residential school survivor from Manitoba says he feels "victimized" by a lawyer's bill for more than $8,000 in legal fees.

Fred Brandon, 62, could receive more than $250,000 as part of Canada's residential school settlement. He says his former lawyer, whom he fired, is seeking payment for handling the case.

The Assembly of First Nations is worried there may be more cases like Brandon's. Native leaders are worried lawyers may be receiving too much of the $1.9 billion settlement.

Get the Story:
Lawyer, residential-school student battle over legal fee (CBC 12/10)

Relevant Links:
Residential Schools Claims - http://www.residentialschools.ca
Assembly of First Nations - http://www.afn.ca
Indian Residential Schools Resolution Department - http://www.irsr-rqpi.gc.ca/english

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