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.