Fee Approach
Client Documents
Billable Hours
Given the nature of my practice, as a rule I do not ask for, nor accept, retainer payments in advance of providing legal services. Further to the mutual trust necessary in an attorney-client relationship, I choose to provide the services asked of me, for which I submit a detailed bill each month.
Billable Hours
Client Documents
Billable Hours
Your bill will explain exactly what I did for each 1/10th of an hour (six minutes) on each task. No client ever receives a statement with large blocks of time merely referencing “work on file”, “work on case” or “office time”, which I believe is the billing practice of too many attorneys. As the client, you should have a record of everyt
Your bill will explain exactly what I did for each 1/10th of an hour (six minutes) on each task. No client ever receives a statement with large blocks of time merely referencing “work on file”, “work on case” or “office time”, which I believe is the billing practice of too many attorneys. As the client, you should have a record of everything your lawyer did and what day (and sometimes the time of day or night) it was done, including the exact amount of time each task took. At times you will see the designation “n/c” for “no charge”, which indicates work I did but did not bill for.
Client Documents
Client Documents
Client Documents
You are also provided copies of all documents I ever generate on your behalf. Other than my personal notes and copies of certain research, your file on every matter should be identical to mine.