What is your retainer?

Retainers normally range from $1,500 - $4,000 depending on complexity and whether a temporary orders hearing is required. In specific situations where it appears that more time than usual will need to be quickly devoted to a matter, retainers are set higher. The goal of the retainer is to cover the initial attorney's fees and expenses for the matter.

As work is performed on the matter, the charges are applied against the retainer. If the retainer is near depletion, we will request that the client replenish the retainer within a reasonable time period.

In order to attempt to limit the attorney's fees, each matter is assigned to a specific paralegal so that person can become more familiar with the client and the matter, and perform more of the legal work for the matter. Of course, all of the work is then reviewed by the attorney.