Value vs Cost

LDA Assistance

Contract Agreement

Contract Agreement = Negotiable if no set price for product

The Amount a client pays for an LDA's service depends upon Experience (Quality), Speed of Service (Time), and the number of Products requested (Cost).

Cost not normally covered w/ service:

Any fee not listed and/or covered within the contract between the LDA and the client.

Quality vs Time vs Cost

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The Journey through the legal process:

Representation

CONTINGENT AVERAGE COST PERCENTAGE = 33 - 40 %

Contingent Fee - A percentage of the amount awarded that goes to the Attorney if a case is won or settled. Attorney is not paid if case is loss.

Costs the Client is still responsible for includes

Court filing fees + service of process fees + additional court fees + documentation fees + records fees + Expert and consultant fees + Investigator fees + Jury fees and mileage + Postage + courier + messenger costs + travel expenses for the lawyer or witnesses + Copying fee + faxing fee + Staff time + Telephone bills + more...

RETAINER AVERAGE COST = $1000.00 USD - $5000.00+ USD

Retainer Fee (Billable Hours) - Attorney receives a deposit amount, which increments of worked hours (billables) are charged to until it's depleted. Will need to be refilled to continue billables for work.

Costs subtracted from the Retainer include:

Court filing fees + service of process fees + additional court fees + documentation fees + records fees + Expert and consultant fees + Investigator fees + Jury fees and mileage + Postage + courier + messenger costs + travel expenses for the lawyer or witnesses + Copying fee + faxing fee + Staff time + Telephone bills + more...

Retainer Fee (Billable Hours) vs Contingent Fee

See California Judicial Court website for current fees

Learn more about "What to expect regarding fees and billings via the State Bar link here...

See California Judicial Court fee waiver qualification work sheet here...