Typically, these types of cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. This means that the client does not pay any fees or litigation costs unless a recovery is obtained. The fees are calculated as a percentage of the recovery. Litigation costs are deducted from the recovery after calculation of fees.

Generally, attorney fees for civil litigation cases are charged on an hourly basis, but sometimes allow for a hybrid reduced contingency-reduced hourly fee structure. A retainer may be required in order to secure the firms’ services. The hourly rate and retainer amount are affected by various case-specific factors. Allow us to review your particular needs.

Family law cases are handled on an hourly fee basis, with a careful eye towards client resources and an effort to achieve resolution in the most economical way. A retainer is customary to retain the firms’ services and to begin work, and ordinarily must be replenished as work is billed against it through the pendency of the case.