Ways to Save on Attorney Fees

Legal fees can be extremely expensive. If you are caught up in a case that goes to trial, not only do you have attorney fees but extensive court fees as well. In order to figure out a way to pay for representation, you should look for a lawyer willing to work with you to make it financially feasible to afford quality legal support. Here is a list of ways to save money and make sure you get what you need in or out of court for a reasonable price.

Free Consultations

If you’re looking for a lawyer to represent you, most firms offer free initial consultations. This is a meeting where not only your case is discussed but also how their fee system is structured and how expensive their services are. Very rarely does an attorney advertise how much they cost per hour. This is something that is best discussed in a meeting. Take advantage of their offer of a free consultation and shop around for the best deal.

Contingency Lawyer

When you’ve been hurt in a personal injury accident or other difficult kind of case where you’re going up against big insurance companies or corporations, you could be in for a long process that might not get you the compensation you need. You may not even get any compensation at all. In these cases, you have the opportunity to find an attorney who can work on a contingency basis. These lawyers will not charge you any legal fees unless they can get you results. This is generally for lawyers who are looking for high-return cases, cases that go after people for hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars. Choosing to work with a contingency lawyer is a great way to get results for highly risky cases. 

Pro Bono

In some cases, an attorney will agree to work for you for free. Working your case pro bono usually means they are extremely interested in the type of case or if has high significance in the city or state that you’re in. They will usually take on your case in order to use it as a selling point for future clients. Otherwise, they could just be doing you or a friend of yours an incredible favor. When you manage to get a lawyer to work for you for free, this does not mean you’ll be getting sub par representation.

Financing your Fees

If you can’t find legal representation for free, you can shop around and find quality you can afford. Even if the fees are more than you can handle up front, a lot of firms will offer financing options and payment plans so that you are able to pay for the legal fees over time. Just like buying an expensive item with a credit card, you will pay low monthly payments and some interest. 

You can afford quality legal representation, you just have to find ways of finding the best attorney at the best price.