noun
lawyer's fee; attorney's fee
Refers to the fee paid to a lawyer or attorney for legal services.
弁護料が高くて、裁判を起こせなかった。
The lawyer's fee was so high that I couldn't file a lawsuit.
弁護料は着手金と報酬金に分かれている。
The lawyer's fee is divided into a retainer and a success fee.
Compound of 弁護 (defense, advocacy) and 料 (fee, charge).