Animal Law Attorneys, LLC Fee Schedule and Retainer Agreement

Please contact Animal Law Attorneys, LLC for detailed information on legal fees and costs related to Animal Law representation. 

An Initial Consultation is billed at the regular billing rate of $150 per hour.  This fee is required, before speaking with or consulting with an attorney.  Occasionally, a case is simple enough that this advice may be all you need, while more complex cases, you would be better served by hiring an attorney.

Representation in all Animal Law cases requires the payment of a Retainer Fee which must be paid before the firm begins work for you.  Animal Law Attorneys, LLC.  Retainer fees are $2,500 in advance, of which $1,000 is non-refundable.  Legal fees, as they incur, will go against the retainer fee.  (Most cases cost within the $2,500 range, but some complex cases may go beyond this amount.  In such cases, the retainer or fees would need to be paid before work continues beyond the retainer amount.) 

Attorney fees are $150 per hour for all Animal Law cases.   An attorney-client relationship is not created or implied in any manner until receipt of the signed retainer and hourly fee representation agreement and retainer fee.

Please click here to read some Frequently Asked Questions.  The Frequently Asked Questions section attempts to explain the billing and fee structure in plain English, and a sample agreement is provided below.

Detailed monthly invoices are sent to all clients for legal fees and costs.  Payment arrangements can be made for larger, more complex cases. Below is a sample Hourly Fee Representation Agreement that is used in all Animal Law cases handled by Animal Law Attorneys, LLC.

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ANIMAL LAW ATTORNEYS, LLC, RETAINER  AND  HOURLY FEE REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT

1.                  Engagement & Scope of Legal Services to be Performed:  CLIENT, CLIENT'S ADDRESS (hereinafter “Client”), retain Animal Law Attorneys, LLC (“Firm”) to represent them in connection with any and all claims involving (issue and facts of case) and such other matters as Client may from time to time request and Firm may agree to perform. 

2.                  Compensation, Billing & Expenses:  Client agrees to pay Firm’s fees on the basis set forth herein.  Client is responsible for the entire amount of the legal fees for services rendered.  Firm will charge by the hour at the prevailing rates charged by the Firm for time that its legal personnel devote to the representation of Client.  An ATTORNEY/PARTNER  of the Firm, will be principally involved in providing such legal services.  The current hourly rate for our legal services in matters of this type is $150.00 per hour for attorneys and $85.00 per hour for paralegals.  These rates will remain in effect, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Client and Firm. 

          3.          Monthly Billing:  Firm will bill client on a monthly basis.  If Client fails to pay Firm’s statement within  30 days of billing, Firm may withdraw from representation by giving Client written notice of such withdrawal.  Acceptance of late payment by the Firm shall not be a waiver of Client’s obligation to make timely payments for legal services rendered.   All legal fees incurred in collecting earned legal fees are to be paid in full by the client  .                                                                                                    

4.      Retainer Fee:  Client shall pay Firm a Retainer Fee of $2,500 of which $1,000 is non-refundable to be applied against legal fees and legal costs.  The retainer fee is due now and shall be deposited into Firm’s account to withdraw funds to pay such fees and costs.  From time to time, Client may be required to supplement the retainer deposit. 

    5.         Disclaimer of Guarantee:  Firm has made no promise or guarantees      to       Client about  the outcome of the representation undertaken by Firm.                                                                

6.      Client Duties:  Client shall cooperate with Firm, shall pay Firm’s bills in a timely manner and shall keep Firm informed of Client’s address and telephone number.

The undersigned has read, understands and agrees to all of the terms of this Retainer and Hourly Fee Representation Agreement.

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