The firm's cost of goods sold is the time required to perform the agreed upon services. A fixed fee representation contract will be specific as to what is to be provided to the client and when. It will also be specific as to the client's duty to the firm. Unless the representation contract provides for a fixed fee, the firm's service to clients is at the firm's customary hourly rate of compensation for the type of services rendered. The firm uses attorneys, legal assistants, and qualified technical support staff in order to represent clients in the most cost effective manner possible.
Billable staff includes only technical support staff performing non-clerical duties.
The customary rate is adjusted from time to time. Our representation contract determines the period for which the firm agrees to apply the current rate to particular representation. Fees for services rendered outside of the Dallas metropolitan area, or at a location other than an office of the firm, are computed including travel time. Mediation and other ADR service fees are generally based upon a one-half day or full day basis. The rate for such services varies depending upon the number of parties, the complexity of the case, the amount in controversy, and the particular process chosen by the parties.