Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee structures, explained in plain English — so you know what to expect before you sign.
Not every legal matter works the same way, and neither does how we charge for one. We use three fee structures depending on the type of case. We will explain the fee arrangement for your specific matter before any work begins, and every fee agreement is put in writing so there are no surprises.
Personal injury cases — including car accidents, trucking accidents, slip-and-fall, and wrongful death — are handled on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay no attorney's fee unless we recover money for you. The fee is a percentage of the recovery, agreed to in writing before we begin work.
If there is no recovery, there is no attorney's fee. You remain responsible for case costs regardless of outcome, and we will explain how costs work before you sign. Personal injury consultations are always free.
Criminal defense (DUI, drug charges, assault, theft, expungements), civil litigation, contract disputes, landlord-tenant matters, and most non-injury cases are billed at an hourly rate. The rate and any advance deposit depend on the scope, urgency, complexity, court posture, and expected work involved in your specific matter.
We discuss the fee and deposit during the consultation so you understand the arrangement before committing. We track time in increments and send periodic statements so you can see what is being done on your case.
For certain estate planning services with a well-defined scope — such as a simple will, a durable power of attorney, or an advance healthcare directive — we may offer a flat fee so you know the total cost up front. The flat fee is quoted after we understand the scope of your needs during the consultation.
More complex estate planning (revocable living trusts, trust funding, probate administration) may be billed hourly or by a hybrid arrangement, depending on the work involved.
Personal injury consultations are always free. Whether your case involves a car accident, a slip-and-fall, a trucking collision, or any other injury caused by someone else's negligence, there is no charge to meet with us, review the facts, and learn your options.
For criminal defense, estate planning, landlord-tenant, and other non-injury matters, we offer consultations at reasonable rates. The consultation fee depends on the complexity of your situation and the time needed to evaluate it. Call 601-688-4110 to discuss what your consultation will involve.
People sometimes use "fees" and "costs" interchangeably, but in a legal matter they are different things:
In many personal-injury matters, we may advance certain case costs, and the written fee agreement explains how repayment works. In hourly and flat-fee matters you are typically responsible for costs as they are incurred. Every fee agreement explains how costs are handled so you know what to expect.
Every client engagement begins with a written fee agreement that spells out the fee structure, the scope of representation, how costs are handled, and what happens if the matter resolves early or the attorney-client relationship ends. You should never sign a fee agreement you do not understand, and we encourage you to ask questions before signing.
This page explains how fees work in general terms. The specific fee for your matter depends on its facts, complexity, and scope. No fee is set until we have discussed your situation and put it in a written agreement. Nothing on this page is a quote or an offer of representation.
Call us at 601-688-4110 to discuss your situation. Personal injury consultations are free; for other matters we will explain the consultation fee up front.
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