Spouse Visa refused any advice?

I've spoken to my lawyer who said the Eco have made an error. To appeal via him would cost me £500 initial stage and £1000 if it goes further.

My Non Salaried income for 6 months was £5194 (worked with employer 1 more than 12 months). An annual equivalent of £10388.
I have savings of £37040 (-1600/2.5 = 8416.20).
Worked for Employer 2 for 4 months. Earned 3600.

We applied under Category A and they said because I worked with employer 2 for under 6 months it has to be looked at in Category B. They basically refused the application under Cat B because I hadnt earned enough.

However lawyer said if you look under Cat A. Added Employment from Employer 1 (£10388) plus savings that I can use (£8416.20) = £18804.20 I meet the £18600 requirement! Does anyone see any flaws?

Should I appeal by myself or go through the lawyer?

Hi
First you should appeal through solicitor.
2nd if HO use CAT B for calculation of your income They calculated last 12 month income you have from different sources from the date of application.
Did you left the job for employer 1 or 2. If yes when you left it. Did it fall in last 12 months and how many months salary you included in last 12 months. This will give you right figures. As you should be with same employer from last 6 months on date of application.