HOW ARE FEES CHARGED?
We invoice our clients for
legal professional services generally using one of the following three
methods:
a)
hourly rates
b)
pre-determined flat rate or lump sum
c)
fee based on a percentage of the monetary value of the matter in
question
Client Obligations:
We do not accept a mandate
to act until the client accepts, in writing, beforehand our fee
structure for his file.
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HOW ARE
HOURLY RATES SET?
The
hourly rates of lawyers and paralegals are based on their legal
experience, special expertise, type and importance of case. New
clients are always advised of the
of the hourly rate and asked to sign a mandate before we proceed.
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WHAT’S
INCLUDED IN THE HOURLY RATE?
Many
services are included in the fees you pay, including but not limited to:
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All meetings and telephone conferences with you and any others
contacted in the course of work on your file.
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All required legal research, analysis and opinions.
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Drafting and preparation of letters, procedures, contracts and other
documents.
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Preparation for and attendance at trials, hearings, proceedings,
meetings, negotiations and other activities.
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Travel time.
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Administrative time spent on your file.
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HOW CAN WE REDUCE LEGAL FEES?
We use legal secretaries and paralegals for work that does not require a
lawyer.
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WHAT ADDITIONAL COSTS CAN I EXPECT?
During the course of
preparing our work, we might incur expenses on your behalf. These are
recorded in detail and put on your invoice as disbursements.
Disbursements might include: filing fees charged by government offices,
courts or registry offices; long distance charges; fax charges; laser
charges; document copying and courier costs to list a few.
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WHEN WILL I BE INVOICED?
Frequently, there is an initial deposit on account when a file is
opened. Thereafter we usually bill our clients on a timely manner
usually monthly when it is an ongoing matter or when the costs are
significant. Other matters are billed on completion of the work.
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