FeesWe recognize that legal representation is expensive. For that reason, we have several different types of payment plans, depending upon the type of case involved. Your plan will be one to which we both agree. Contingency Fees In general terms, a contingency fee calculates your attorney's fees as a percentage of the total amount recovered, plus costs incurred. If no recovery is obtained, you owe no attorney's fees. The specific terms are contained in a written contingency agreement. A contingency fee is usually used in personal injury and worker's compensation cases where we represent the injured person. Flat Fee In non-contested adoption and adoption related work, we generally charge a flat rate in an amount determined by the amount of work to be performed. If the matter is not completed because of a reason not caused by the client and some work remains uncompleted, a percentage of the unused fee will be returned. The flat fee includes court filing fees and one publication fee, where necessary. Hourly Fee In all contested matters and non-plaintiff personal injury cases, the firm charges its attorney fees by the hour plus incurred costs. The firm charges the client for costs it incurs through the representation. Costs include: court fees, long distance charges, copies, depositions, etc. The specific terms are contained in a written fee memorandum. |