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Ethical Considerations for Flat Fee Billing

Attorney at Work

QUESTION: I’m a solo practitioner with a general practice handling everything from real estate transactions to family law. While most of my billing comes from traditional hourly rates for matters, I have always used flat fees for certain client demands such as residential real estate transactions and basic estate planning.

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9 Attorney TikTok Accounts You Need To Follow For Marketing Inspiration

Lawmatics

It's easier to see it than explain it, so POV: You're in Deposition, and the Attorney is a First Year. 6 Cristen Martinez, aka @cristen.martinez Making a difference and helping others learn from her background and expertise, Cristen Martinez of Martinez Law is determined to stand out in the real estate attorney world.

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ABA Formal Opinion 513: The Lawyer’s Duty of Investigation

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

A Hypothetical Illustration Formal Opinion 513 follows this with a hypothetical to illustrate the use of its recommended “risk-based” approach: An investor based outside the United States contacts an established real estate lawyer seeking representation regarding the proposed purchase of an office building in the lawyer’s city.

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10 AI-Assisted Legal Tech Vendors Delivering Reliable Productivity to Law Firms

RPC Strategies

Steno is an innovative solution to managing costs for depositions, same-day or overnight court transcripts, transcript analysis, and litigation financing. Steno facilitates quick and accurate transcript delivery, remote depositions videoconferencing, and AI-powered analytics to litigation firms, all with no up-front costs.

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July/Aug. 2024 > Discipline & Other Notices

WA Bar News

The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.4 Communication), 1.5 Fees) , 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation).

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The Ultimate Paralegal Billing Cheat Sheet: Save Time and Avoid Errors

Destination Articles Blog

Flat fee billing works well for legal areas where you can estimate the effort involved, such as real estate transactions, estate planning, and bankruptcy. Replenishable Retainers (Evergreen Retainers): Clients deposit funds upfront, and the balance is replenished as it is used. There are certain types of retainer fees.:

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The Ultimate Paralegal Billing Cheat Sheet: Save Time and Avoid Errors

Destination Articles Blog

Flat fee billing works well for legal areas where you can estimate the effort involved, such as real estate transactions, estate planning, and bankruptcy. Replenishable Retainers (Evergreen Retainers): Clients deposit funds upfront, and the balance is replenished as it is used. There are certain types of retainer fees.: