Fees
Payment types
Real Cases
100

What is an hourly rate?

Payment per hour worked

100

What is an hourly rate?

Payment per hour worked

100

A lawyer charges $200 per hour for 3 hours. What type of fee is this?

Hourly rate

200

What is a flat fee?

A fixed total price

200

What is a flat fee?

A fixed total price

200

A client pays one fixed price before the case starts. What type of fee is this?

Flat fee 

300

What is a contingency fee?

Paid only if the client wins

300

What is a contingency fee?

Paid only if the client wins

300

A lawyer only gets paid if the client wins the case. What type of fee is this?

Contingency fee

400

What is a retainer fee?

Money paid in advance

400

What is a retainer fee?

Money paid in advance to secure services

400

A client pays money in advance so the lawyer is available. What is this called?

Retainer fee 

500

What is a reduced rate?

A lower price than usual

500

What is a reduced rate?

A lower price than usual

500

A lawyer lowers the price for a client because of financial problems. What is this called?

Reduced rate