FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
So how much will it cost me to hire you?
Obviously, each case is different. The complexity of your legal problem will dictate your legal costs. Mr. Reysner charges $200 per hour for legal services and Ms. Van Dine charges $75 for legal document preparation, paralegal costs, investigations, etc.
However, you can expect the following types of cases to cost as follows:
a)
Landlord eviction – flat fee of $1,000, plus court fees and costs;
b)Simple divorce with limited amount of property – around $2,500 or less;
c)DUI charges, first offense– flat fee of $2,000;
d)Child custody disputes – depending on the complexity of the case, anywhere between $1,000 and
$5,000;
e)Wills – between $500 and $2,000 depending on the complexity of the estate.
Please keep in mind that these numbers are provided for informational purposes only. We will give you a much better idea of how much your case will cost at the initial free consultation.
How does your billing system work?
Upon acceptance of your case, we require a retainer up front to cover the costs litigation and court fees. Each month your retainer account will be updated to reflect all work performed by the staff. We do not charge for phone and e-mail exchange between ourselves and our clients as long as the contact is not excessive.
What if I can't afford a lawyer?
