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March 29th, 2010
What are your fees?
Mar. 29, 2010
Our fees depend on the type and nature of your matter. We charge $200 for initial consultations, which typically last approximately one hour. Beyond the initial consultation, we offer flexible fee arrangements that can fit each client's needs. Although we are open to discussing other arrangements, typically the possible fee arrangements include the following:
Hourly: the client simply pays us at our hourly rates - currently ranging from $175 to $340 per hour for the actual amount of time spent on the matter by the attorney. Depending on the matter, we may also assign tasks to one of our paralegals for which we charge hourly rates ranging from $50 to $100. We typically require an advance against fees (commonly referred to as a "retainer"), the unused portion of which is refunded.
Flat fee: the client pays one pre-set amount for a given project.
Contingency: we receive a percentage of any recovery and no fee if there is no recovery. Depending on the matter, the firm may advance costs (such as filing fees, deposition costs, expert witness fees). We routinely handle personal injury matters on a contingency fee basis.
Mixed/hybrid: We receive a reduced hourly fee or a flat fee, plus a reduced contingency fee.
Note: Costs are different and usually treated separate from fees. Costs may include court filing fees, expert witness charges and depositions, among other things. Unlike some law firms, we do not charge for postage, faxes and small copy jobs.
We accept all major credit cards.
Hourly: the client simply pays us at our hourly rates - currently ranging from $175 to $340 per hour for the actual amount of time spent on the matter by the attorney. Depending on the matter, we may also assign tasks to one of our paralegals for which we charge hourly rates ranging from $50 to $100. We typically require an advance against fees (commonly referred to as a "retainer"), the unused portion of which is refunded.
Flat fee: the client pays one pre-set amount for a given project.
Contingency: we receive a percentage of any recovery and no fee if there is no recovery. Depending on the matter, the firm may advance costs (such as filing fees, deposition costs, expert witness fees). We routinely handle personal injury matters on a contingency fee basis.
Mixed/hybrid: We receive a reduced hourly fee or a flat fee, plus a reduced contingency fee.
Note: Costs are different and usually treated separate from fees. Costs may include court filing fees, expert witness charges and depositions, among other things. Unlike some law firms, we do not charge for postage, faxes and small copy jobs.
We accept all major credit cards.
What kinds of matters do you handle?
Mar. 29, 2010
Our practice is limited to handling civil (not criminal) disputes, litigation and arbitration. We have extensive experience in the following areas:
Contract and Business
Business Debt Collection and Mortgage Loss Recovery
Divorce and Family law
Employment
Estate, Probate, Will contests and Trust disputes
Insurance coverage and Bad Faith
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
Real Estate and Construction
Appeals
Contract and Business
Business Debt Collection and Mortgage Loss Recovery
Divorce and Family law
Employment
Estate, Probate, Will contests and Trust disputes
Insurance coverage and Bad Faith
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
Real Estate and Construction
Appeals
Why should I hire you?
Mar. 29, 2010
You should hire us because our attorneys have the extensive knowledge and experience to efficiently resolve your legal matter within the firm's practice areas. We are dedicated to providing topnotch aggressive advocacy and counsel. We provide top quality customer service, integrity and dedication to our client's goals and efficiently solving our clients' legal problems.
We are a small, efficient firm that offers personalized service - one in which you won't get lost, or pay for significant overhead. We take the time to understand the legal and business/economic aspects of our client's problem to arrive at a plan that makes sense. We involve the client along the way. For example, we typically send our clients copies of everything sent or received on their matter so they are kept fully informed. Unlike some firms, we do not charge for postage, faxes and small copy jobs. We have experience in a wide variety of matters and can assist you in solving your legal issues.
We are a small, efficient firm that offers personalized service - one in which you won't get lost, or pay for significant overhead. We take the time to understand the legal and business/economic aspects of our client's problem to arrive at a plan that makes sense. We involve the client along the way. For example, we typically send our clients copies of everything sent or received on their matter so they are kept fully informed. Unlike some firms, we do not charge for postage, faxes and small copy jobs. We have experience in a wide variety of matters and can assist you in solving your legal issues.
