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Lawyer's Hourly Billing
The most common way that lawyers charge their clients is through hourly billing. Hourly billing is used for just about every situation except for personal injury cases and routine tasks.
The amount an attorney charges per hour is determined by several factors. These factors include the experience of the lawyer, the complexity of your case, and the average hourly rate in your community. Also, larger law firms tend to charge more per hour than smaller firms. Finally, some attorneys charge different rates depending on the task ? for example, a higher hourly rate for court work and a lower rate for research.
It is important to find out exactly what is included in your hourly rate. If other staff such as secretaries and paralegals work on your case, how will their time be charged to you? Also, out-of-pocket expenses and other costs incurred by the attorney are often billed in addition to the hourly rate.
Finally, it is often worthwhile to try to negotiate the hourly price with your lawyer. There may be some flexibility on the rate, which can save you a good deal of money in the long run.
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