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Attorney Fees and Costs<\/h1>\n

We fully appreciate that fees and costs can influence the decision to retain counsel. That\u2019s why we make sure that our clients are fully informed before engaging in any fee arrangements.<\/p>\n

For your convenience, we accept payment by cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard. For a draft Legal Service Agreement, call us at 360.352.1970.<\/p>\n

Retaining Counsel<\/h2>\n

Since fees and costs may vary depending on the circumstances of the case, we discuss expenses during the initial consultation.<\/p>\n

Consultation Fee<\/h2>\n

We charge $350 for 1-hour initial consultations.
\nThe consultation will inform the client of the issues at hand, the process required to resolve these issues, and what the client can expect.<\/p>\n

Advance Fee Deposit<\/h2>\n

An advance fee deposit is money from the client used as credit for the future services of an attorney. We will credit your funds to be used in the future toward services for you. As we work on your case, the time used is recorded and money from the deposit will be used to pay for these services. If the balance has diminished before the case has resolved and further work is needed, we will invoice you.
\nFee deposits can range from $500 to $10,000. The reason for this variation lies in the complexity of the case and the anticipated hours toward its completion, which will be determined by the attorney and clearly communicated to the client.<\/p>\n

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How we charge for legal services:<\/h1>\n

Hourly Rate<\/h2>\n

The hourly rate for our attorneys and paraprofessional staff varies. These rates are determined by the overall costs of doing business, our attorneys\u2019 experience, the complexity of the case, the anticipated time required to resolve the case, and many other factors. The time spent on each case is recorded as tenths of an hour. When the client receives a monthly invoice, the time spent on the case will appear along with the calculated costs for the services.<\/p>\n

Flat Fee<\/h2>\n

In some cases, we can offer a flat fee, as in one price for completion of the case, instead of charging by the hour. We will discuss this with you before starting work. This type of billing is most common in some straightforward estate planning matters and other routine work.<\/p>\n

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Other Costs May Include:<\/h2>\n

Filing Fees<\/strong>\u00a0When documents are filed at court, the court clerk collects a filing fee. This fee varies depending on the court.<\/p>\n

Process Service Fees<\/strong> The process service fee is the fee for serving papers on an opposing party.<\/p>\n

Mediation Fees<\/strong>\u00a0Mediation is a facilitated negotiation to resolve a dispute. Mediators typically charge a fee for their services.<\/p>\n

Litigation Costs<\/strong> Litigation costs pay for the services of experts who help the attorney prepare the case for court. These costs include: deposition court reporters, real estate and business appraisers, accountants and actuaries, private investigators and engineers.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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