A Word About Fees

There are various ways that any attorney can charge for services. The most common are hourly billing, flat fee, and contingency. There are also billing arrangements that involve a hybrid or combination of these approaches. You should give consideration to all possible fee arrangements before hiring counsel, and you should also think about modifying your arrangement from time to time after the case is up and running or as circumstances change. A respectful and frank discussion may end up leading to a mutually beneficial adjustment. Not every case is appropriate for a creative billing arrangement, but it is always appropriate to have a discussion about possibilities.