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Make sure the lawyer fully identifies and explains the legal problems you currently face. The lawyer should give you some idea of the amount of money required in legal fees as well as expenses for the action that he/she is going to take for you. Whether the client is charged on an hourly basis or a contingent fee basis, the reason for the fee should be fully explained to you. Before actually agreeing for the lawyer to represent you, feel free to get an explanation of the fee in writing from the lawyer and signed by both of you. See the definitions below for fees.
Retainer Fee. Advance payment to the lawyer for a portion of his or her fee.
Fee. An agreed-upon percentage of any monies obtained through settlement, trial or negotiation.
Hourly Fee. The lawyer's hourly rate multiplied by the number of hours (or portion of hours) spent on your case.
Fixed Fee. A specific amount of money for a specific service.
Cost Advance. Periodic advance payment to the lawyer for on-going expenses associated with litigation.
Mixed Fee. Combination of contingency and hourly fees.
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Douglasville
8302 Office Park Drive (off Hospital Drive)
Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: 770-577-3020
Fax: 770-577-2011
Atlanta
5825 Glenridge Drive, Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-577-3020
Fax: 770-577-2011
Toll Free: 1-800-503-7598
