Hi, my name is Maria, and I am a first generation Croatian'American. The love of my life is Dubrovnik although my family comes from the north - Osijek. I am at the point now where I am looking at buying a very small flat in Dubrovnik, and could use some help. There are several questions, but at this point the most pressing involves an attorney who is telling me that she is going to charge 1 1/2% of the sales price, which my family there tells me is not unusual. She has sent me a power of attorney which she says she needs In order to be able to represent me, and she is requesting 50% of her fee upfront. As I said, there are many other questions, but at this point, have people had such an experience? Thank you - Maria