Choosing a lawyer also means choosing a way of working together and building a relationship based on trust. The issue of fees should not be a taboo subject or a source of concern: it deserves to be addressed clearly from the outset so that you can make informed decisions.
This transparency allows you to:
Discussing fees also provides an opportunity to clearly define the scope of my work, the expected results, and the resources we will dedicate to the project. It’s a mutual commitment: you know what you’re paying for, and I commit to delivering the results you need.
Every case is different. I will recommend the billing method that best suits your situation and the nature of your needs.
Policy: Billing based on the actual time spent on your case (hourly rate × number of hours).
Suitable for:
Advantage: You only pay for the work actually performed, with detailed tracking of the time spent.
Principle: a fixed amount agreed upon in advance for a specific service.
Suitable for:
Advantage: You know the total cost from the start, regardless of how long the assignment actually lasts.
Principle: a combination of a base fee and additional compensation based on results (success fee) or time spent.
Suitable for:
Advantage: a balance between budget predictability and flexibility.
Policy: Monthly or quarterly fees for regular support and a set number of services.
Suitable for:
Benefits: guaranteed availability, preferential rates, and budget control throughout the year.
My fees cover all services required to handle your case:
We will always inform you of these fees and confirm them with you before incurring them.
In accordance with the rules governing the legal profession, a written fee agreement must be signed for every case before I begin my work.
This agreement states:
For every project, I will send you a detailed quote that includes:
Please approve this quote before I begin working on your project.
For projects billed by the hour, I’ll keep you regularly updated on the progress and the time spent. No surprises: you’ll always know where things stand.