Subsection 4: Rights and obligations of professionals

I.-The professionals referred to in the first paragraph of article L. 444-1 are prohibited from requesting or receiving for services subject to tariffs any sum other than those set by these tariffs. II.-They are also prohibited from charging or receiving, in respect of the services referred to in the third paragraph of Article L. 444-1, any sum other than the fees stipulated in the fee agreement provided for in that…

The collection by the professional of a sum in disregard of the preceding article obliges him to make restitution, without prejudice to any disciplinary sanctions.

The right of retention belongs to judicial auctioneers, bailiffs, notaries and lawyers, to guarantee payment of the fees governed by this title, and, where applicable, reimbursement of costs and disbursements. .

With the exception of those due in respect of a court order, fees received pursuant to the third paragraph of article L. 444-1 are freely fixed between the professional and the client, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in this text and under the supervision of the professional body designated for each profession by order of the Minister of Justice. In the event of a dispute, these…