Typically work is allocated to the least costly team member who possesses the necessary skill or to the lawyer who is most familiar with the particular client's business. Legal fees may be tied to factors such as the complexity of issues involved, magnitude of the matter presented, likelihood of success or satisfactory outcome, amount of time to be involved, and other relevant circumstances. We encourage fixed or flat fee arrangements.
Many clients prefer fees to be base on hourly rates.
Often a combination of the two is best, with the client remitting a periodic retainer against which hourly-based rates are debited. The firm accepts true contingency and modified contingency fee arrangements in certain types of cases. We believe clients are better served over the course of time if we are extremely familiar with their business, so reduced fees are often available while we gain the familiarity. We insist clients know on the front end exactly what the fee structure is, so that there is never a misunderstanding. Periodic statements that detail time spent and reimbursable expenses are available under all fee arrangements.