Attorney Fees

Cases can be handled on an hourly, flat fee, or contingent fee basis, depending on the type of case.

Hourly Fees and Retainer Deposits

Most cases are done on an hourly basis with the client placing a retainer deposit into our trust account. Once a month we send out billing statements and any earned fees are taken out of trust. The remaining funds remain yours and stay in trust. If your case is resolved, then you are refunded any remaining trust funds.

As a case progresses, the trust account may need to be replenished to cover anticipated attorney fees and costs (expert witnesses, court reporter fees, etc.).

Hourly rates differ depending on which attorney is handling your case and what type of case, but usually range between $135/hour to $250/hour. Initial retainer deposits for litigation cases usually range between $1,500 to $3,500.

Flat Fees

Some cases are handled on a flat fee basis, where the client pays a set rate for an agreed-upon number of hours of attorney/staff time. Often clients request a flat fee for a criminal case. For specifics, you will need to consult with an attorney.

Contingent Fees

Contingent fees are when attorney fees are not paid unless we settle or win your case. The fees are contingent on the outcome of your case. These fees are most common in personal injury cases.

Contingent fees put you and the attorney into a business-like relationship, where the attorney wants you to recover as much as possible because you are our client and we want you to be made whole again. But also because the more you recover, the more the attorney fees.

Our contingent fees are typically 25% to 1/3 if the case settles. For specifics, you will need to consult with an attorney.

The Attorney Fee Agreement

If you and the attorney agree to work together on your case, you will have an attorney fee agreement that sets out everything in writing.

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