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Representation
may be on an hourly basis for a specified amount per hour. The attorney bills his/her time for work performed
for the client and the client receives a bill each month which includes an amount for the hourly work (and costs).
Some cases are accepted on a contingency fee
basis. This means that the attorney receives a fee for work performed only if we are successful in obtaining money for you
from the defendant. Money may be obtained by settling the case or by winning the trial and collecting on the judgment. Cases
accepted on a contingency fee basis include personal injury or workers compensation cases, as well as products liability and
medical malpractice cases.
Some services
are provided for a flat fee. Preparation of a Will, a Designation of Patient Advocate (sometimes called a
"living will") or Durable Power of Attorney are billed for a flat fee. Routine new business startups are also billed
for a flat fee.
Your attorney will explain
the fee options available at your first meeting.
Each
client pays the costs associated with his or her case, no matter what the arrangement is for fees. Costs
in court case might include filing fees charged by the court, the cost of a court reporter to produce a deposition transcript,
travel expenses of the attorney for traveling to and from court, copying costs, postage, as well as any other costs attributed
to the file. In most cases, you will receive a monthly bill for costs connected to your case.
