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Attorney Fees
Some or all of the following factors may be taken into account when determining a fee structure and setting an attorneys fee:

• The time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved, and the skill requisite to perform the legal service properly.
  
  
• The likelihood, if apparent to the client, that the acceptance of the particular employment will preclude other employment.
  
  
• The fee customarily charged in the locality for similar legal services.
  
  
• The amount/seriousness of the case involved and the results obtained.
  
  
• Time limitations imposed by the client or by circumstances.
  
  
• Nature and length of the professional relationship with the client.
  
  
• Experience, reputation and ability of the lawyer or lawyers performing the services.
  
  
• Type of fee structure (fixed fee or hourly rate).
  
  

Types of Fee Structures

• The fee structure may be based on a flat rate (sometimes called "value billing"), an hourly rate, or on a contingency basis.
  
  
• Flat Rate: A flat rate is a one-time payment to cover all of the costs of handling a specific legal matter such as an incorporation, an uncontested divorce or bankruptcy,
  
  
• Hourly Rate: An hourly rate is an hourly charge for all the attorney's time devoted to handling a specific case.
  
  
• Contingency Fee: When allowed by law, the attorney may charge a contingency fee which is based on a percentage of the judgment awarded to the client.
  
  

Flat Rates (Value Billing)

• Flat rates are used primarily in routine, uncomplicated legal matters. A flat fee is always based on certain specific assumptions. If those assumptions are incorrect, changed, or modified, then the attorney [s] must revert to an hourly rate since [he/she/they] cannot provide competent professional services as requested and needed under a flat fee arrangement.
  
  
• For example, a flat fee for a divorce proceeding might include: a meeting with the client, determining the client's needs; drafting and filing the divorce petition; having the spouse sign a document which waives service of citation; preparation of an agreed divorce decree; representing the client at the hearing; and obtaining a final agreed divorce decree.
  
  
• For example, a flat fee for a DWI charge might include: a preliminary investigation into the facts and circumstances of the case; legal research; advice to the client regarding the case and any offers of plea bargain; and, a plea of guilty or no contest to the charges or to some lesser included offense that disposes of the charges.
  
  
• However, if the matter cannot be resolved by agreement/plea bargain, then the flat fee arrangement would no longer apply due to the changed circumstances. In such a situation, I would apply the flat fee as a retainer or deposit against the total fee owed. Once the hourly rate fee exceeds the monies previously collected, I would bill the client at the stated hourly rate based on the time spent on the case.
  
  

Current Hourly Rates $250.00/hour Hourly rates are reviewed from time to time and adjusted as and when appropriate. When an adjustment is required, you will be notified and advised accordingly.

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