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I know you have an interest in what my legal services will cost you. I make it a policy to discuss fees with you at our initial meeting.
Being consistent with my philosophy to treat others as I would like to be treated I charge fees that are fair and reasonable. A fair and reasonable fee depends upon and reflects such factors as time and effort required and spent and the complexity of the matter. There may be unforseen factors and facts beyond my control which may require more time and legal services than initially anticipated.
My fees are initally calculated on the basis of time spent and then adjusted to reflect other factors. Time is carefully recorded on each matter. My hourly rate is $300 per hour.
You will be charged for the time spent on all telephone calls to and from my office. When you call please have your questions ready and documents with you.
Every time I do work on your file, I record the following information which will be included with my invoice:
- Description of work done
- Time spent on work done
- Total charge for work done
- List of Disbursements (eg: government filing fees)
Before I can commence any work for you, I will require from you a prepayment of money called a retainer. As I do work for you, I will withdraw the money from your retainer. If your final invoice is less than the retainer, I will refund the balance to you. However, if the retainer runs out prior to completing your work, I will require you to replenish the retainer before I can continue to do any more work.
I accept payment of your invoice and retainer by either cheque or money order.
I recommend that you ask me about my fees so that there will be no misunderstanding. Please also refer to the standard legal service "Retainer Agreement" that I will provide to you at our initial meeting.
Revised: October 18, 2007.
©Peter Cusimano, 1997-2007. (http://www.cusimano.com)
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