Barry Rose - Attorney at Law

Fees and Costs

FEES AND COSTS

I recognize that legal services are expensive. Therefore, I will do my utmost to keep your expenses to a minimum; in fact, that is one of my ethical obligations to you.

“Fees” are paid for professional services, such as my time for drafting documents, making telephone calls, etc. “Costs” are generally for support expenses such as copy charges, messenger expenses and filing fees to the court.

I have a written Fee Agreement that I will give you at the outset of representation to explain these points in more detail. My Fee Agreement also outlines my duties to you and vice verse. Please feel free to ask any questions about the Fee Agreement before signing it, as it is a binding contract.

It is ethically required that attorneys’ fees are charged at reasonable rates. I charge 280.00 per hour. To take on a new case, such as a Dissolution with children, I generally request that clients provide an advance fee deposit of $4,000.00, which is deposited in a trust account; this amount may vary depending upon the facts of your case. Your funds in the trust account belong to you and can only be paid to me after you have received a written bill each month and had time to review it. If any funds remain in the trust account at the conclusion of representation, you will receive a prompt refund. Please feel free to discuss financial arrangements and questions with me.

I also would be happy to provide you with a free introductory telephone consultation concerning your legal issues; please give me a call at (425) 462-5151.

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