Legal Pricing Services

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Clients will be offered the option to pay a monthly fee based on hours worked, or choose from contingency fee and flat fees structures. You can trust that we will bill with integrity, diligently work for your money, and fight for your cause. Generally speaking, my hourly billing rate is $325 an hour. If you are not a current client and need immediate services within 48 hours or over the weekend, the rate is $500 an hour, but this rate would drop after the urgent issue has been handled. Hourly cases generally require a $2,500 minimum fee. Rates are subject to change at any time.

Not everyone can afford to pay lawyer fees. If your case is very strong, we sometimes offer contingency fee arrangements that allow you to keep your finances intact while we fight back. It's important to remember that contingency agreements are rarely offered, and clients are still responsible for the costs of litigation, which are explained below. Additionally, rates can vary by case, whether through flat fees or hourly billing.

Not every case requires extensive involvement. For cases that can be resolved quickly, we offer flat fees that set a price for all services needed. These fixed fees can be beneficial for those looking for predictability in their legal expenses. Please note that all fees are subject to change.

$1,000 for Unemployment Hearings (this could be considered under a contingency fee arrangement for a higher rate).

Having served as an unemployment judge, I possess a wealth of experience in handling unemployment matters, including multiple appeals.

To initiate the process, please use the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) portal to send me a hearing packet.

$300 for Severance Agreement review (unless ongoing negotiations are necessary).

$1,000 for Case investigation (approximately 4-5 hours of legal time following a free consultation).

Appealing a decision from the Office of Administrative Hearings typically involves hourly billing and usually requires about $3,000 to $5,000 for the necessary services. An appeal to the Superior Court generally starts at around $10,000.

For hourly billing cases, funds must be made available in advance and set aside in a special trust account. These trust accounts are billed monthly based on the number of hours dedicated to the case, unlike contingency fee arrangements or flat fees that may apply in different scenarios.

Attorney's fees reflect the hours we dedicate to your case, which can be billed in various ways such as hourly billing, flat fees, or even through a contingency fee arrangement. It's important to note that attorney's fees are distinct from the costs and expenses associated with your case. The most common costs include filing fees, service fees, depositions, transcripts, expert witnesses, mailing or shipping fees, and copy fees. These costs are paid to third parties and not directly to the attorney. Additionally, attorneys can utilize trust funds to cover these expenses.

Feel free to call our office at 509.838.9146 or email us at dan@haywardlaw.net to discuss our billing options, including contingency fees, flat fees, or hourly billing.