It depends on the type of case.

There are three types of fee arrangements:

Contingency Fees.  In some cases, we work on a contingency basis, receiving a portion of the recovery as full payment for out legal services. We offer a contingency fee arrange where we are bringing a solid claim against a financially solvent person or entity, preferably who has insurance.  In many instances, we advance the costs of suit, such as the filing fees, cost of deposition transcripts, and other “hard costs.”  In some instances, we may ask the client to pay the hard costs, directly, rather than having us advance those costs.  It depends on the strength of the case and the odds of us winning.

Hourly or “Flat” Fee.  In certain case we charge an hourly fee or flat fee for out time. Typically, the fee is $200 per hour.  We do, however, look for the most efficient way to resolve a case.  We also offer discounted rates. In some instances, we will offer to cap fees for a given task and handle said task for a “flat fee.”  These fees are payable regardless of the outcome.

Blended Fee.  Sometimes it makes sense to offer what is called  “blended fee,” where we offer a steeply reduced hourly fee (often $100/hr.) and also charge a portion of the recovery (often twenty percent).   In a blended fee structure, the lawyer and client share in both the risks —  and the spoils — where the case involves a claim for money (not purely the defense of a case).  Here, there is an hourly fee, but instead of the client paying $200 per hour, the fees are cut to $100 per hour.   This also allows the lawyer to remain incentivized to seek the highest recovery possible by sharing in part in the recovery (versus a purely hourly fee).

In every case, we work with you and try to make the fees reasonable for the amount of work and risk we are taking on.

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