The Two Legal Systems
1Assessment of the Matter
Enable the client and the lawyer to plan and maintain an efficient and effective litigation strategy
2Pre-trial Pleadings and Motions
enable the client and the lawyer to plan and maintain an efficient and effective litigation strategy
3Discovery
enable the client and the lawyer to plan and maintain an efficient and effective litigation strategy
4Trial Preparation
enable the client and the lawyer to plan and maintain an efficient and effective litigation strategy
5Appeal
enable the client and the lawyer to plan and maintain an efficient and effective litigation strategy
Types of Pricing for Legal Services
Hourly Billing
To begin the process of setting your hourly rate, you can compute the overall cost of running your practice and divide that amount by the number of projected or actual annual billable hours.
100 - 400
Contingency Pricing
Contingency pricing has traditionally been used in personal injury cases where there is a reasonably good chance that the client will receive a damage award or settlement for his or her claims.
20 - 40 % of the settlement
Fixed Fee and Retainer
This model is commonly used in criminal and misdemeanor cases. Due to the intricate and time-intensive nature of handling criminal matters - multiple court appearances, lengthy pleadings and unforeseen motions.
1,000 - Variables
Consultation Fee
The lawyer may charge a fixed or hourly fee for your first meeting where you both determine whether the lawyer can assist you. Be sure to check whether you will be charged for this initial meeting.
FREE of cost
Statutory Fee
The fees in some cases may be set by statute or a court may set and approve a fee that you pay. These types of fees may appear in probate, bankruptcy, or other proceedings.
