do most lawyers charge by a flat rate ?
2006-07-10 08:30:43 · 5 answers · asked by joey 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
as opposed to hour rate
2006-07-10 08:31:37 · update #1
i am in canada
2006-07-10 08:42:32 · update #2
It really depends on what you are doing. If you are doing something relatively straight forward like a will you will likely pay a flat fee. If you are involved in a lawsuit it might be a contingency fee or an hourly rate. You should get the fee agreement in writhing before you work with an attorney but this is standard practice.
Attorneys will negotiate on just about anything so if you are not happy with the fee arraignment you have change it.
2006-07-10 08:42:32 · answer #1 · answered by C B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends what you are asking them to do: a straightforward house purchase for example might be a flat rate. Other things, like making a personal injury claim, could be an hourly rate.
Don't know where you are but - in the UK no matter what the case is, they must give you details of likely charges (in writing)from the outset and let you know as soon as poss if anything is likely to change. They are breaking the law if they don't do this.
2006-07-10 15:39:36 · answer #2 · answered by charleymac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon the type of law they practice. Certain types of lawsuits can fit into a flat rate charge, where more complicated issues would require hourly billing. Most lawyers that I know bill by the hour.
2006-07-10 15:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. it varies on your agreement w/ the attorney. depending on the case, if it's small and dont require much work, they usually charge a flat fee. if it'll take a long unspecified case, then they would go most likely w/ the hourly rate.
2006-07-10 15:35:33 · answer #4 · answered by islandgrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lawyers will rip you off either way
2006-07-10 15:33:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋