![]() ![]() We may require payment for costs before such costs are incurred. In addition to legal fees, clients are responsible for payment of costs such as filing fees, service fees, court reporter and expert witness fees, photocopies, faxes, postage, long distance telephone costs and computerized legal research charges. In certain other types of work, such as estate settlements, our fees may be a percentage of the money or property values involved. There are matters in which the fee will be determined by the amount recovered as is often the case in personal injury cases. When the work is more complex, requiring additional time and expertise, fees can increase proportionately. An estimate of fees, however, is not a maximum or fixed fee. There are some types of cases, for instance, simple divorce, simple Wills, Power-of-Attorney, Living Wills and bankruptcy, for which minimum fees have been established. The following guidelines are intended to give you an idea of costs you might expect: Upon request, we will furnish the current hourly rates of our attorneys and paralegals. Hourly billing rates are adjusted periodically to reflect current levels of legal experience, changes in overhead costs and other factors. The hourly rate charged varies upon the attorney or paralegal who is providing the services. Clients are billed for services including, but not limited to, office consultations, telephone conferences, correspondence, court appearances, preparation of documents, research and costs. However, it is impossible to determine in advance the amount of time that will be needed to complete a client's case. Generally, the most important factor that we consider is the time expended in providing legal services. The fees charged must also cover overhead expenses since we do not bill separately for secretarial time, word processing and similar overhead costs. Request retainer from client billings pro professional#These factors include: whether the fee is fixed or contingent the time and labor required the novelty and difficulty of the question involved and the requisite skill to perform the legal service properly the likelihood that the acceptance of the particular employment will preclude other employment by the lawyer the fee customarily charged in our locality for similar legal services the amount involved and the results obtained the time limitations imposed by our client or by the circumstances the nature and length of the professional relationship with our client and the experience, reputation and ability of the lawyer or lawyers performing the legal services. We consider a number of factors in determining the appropriate fees for legal services. Just as we feel it is best that you understand our obligation to provide legal services, we want to make certain that you understand our fee structure. ![]() Accordingly, we accept MasterCard and Visa. Our policy emphasizes accommodating our clients whenever possible. Although results cannot be guaranteed, we will utilize the knowledge and experience of any or all of our attorneys to achieve your objective if at all possible. Whether or not this is the attorney you meet with initially, your primary attorney will call upon the knowledge and expertise of other staff attorneys. When you have explained the legal matter which concerns you, your primary attorney will suggest the attorney best qualified to handle your work. While attorneys at Russell, Krafft & Gruber, LLP are knowledgeable in a range of legal areas, each attorney concentrates in particular areas of law after years of experience. Because a productive working relationship between client and attorney begins with mutual confidence and understanding, we believe it will be helpful for you to review the following information regarding our general policies, procedures and fee structures. We at Russell, Krafft & Gruber, LLP value rapport with our clients and will strive to establish a mutually rewarding relationship with you. Thank you for considering us to represent you. Engagement Policies Engagement Policies Terms of Engagement ![]()
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