Fees and Engagement

Litigation is expensive because it has to be done correctly. Cutting corners on procedure, evidence, or strategy makes it more expensive — usually for the client who tried to save.

The complimentary case evaluation

Every engagement begins with a confidential 30-minute case evaluation. The evaluation is complimentary and is intended to determine three things: whether we’re the right fit for the matter, what realistic outcomes look like, and what an engagement might require. It is not a sales pitch.

Fee structures

Most matters are handled on an hourly basis with a refundable engagement deposit. Where it makes sense for a particular matter, we structure hybrid arrangements (reduced hourly plus success fee) or, in rare circumstances, contingency. Engagement structure is matter-specific and confirmed in writing before any work begins.

What we don’t take

Small-claims matters, consumer debt defense, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and routine collections. We decline matters where the cost of doing the work properly outweighs the realistic recovery.