| Consulting
with an Attorney - Questions & Answers
What kind of attorneys'
fees will I pay?
Attorneys fees vary according
to the type and complexity of the case. Each case
is unique and requires careful evaluation to determine
a fair fee.
In some circumstances, we will
bill you for the time it takes us to complete
the legal work you've hired us to do. In other
instances, we ask for a retainer to cover the
initial stages of the project. In some matters,
such as bankruptcy cases, we charge a standard,
competitive fee for a simple case, but may charge
additional fees for complications. In still other
cases, many times we can seek attorneys' fees
from opponents in litigation or charge a contingency
fee that will be paid out of any settlement or
judgment.
In all cases, we will ask you
to sign an engagement letter that will spell out
the work will do for you, our fees, our billing
method and your responsibilities. The engagement
letter serves to explain exactly what you can
expect from us and what we can expect from you.
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