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Law Office of Lawrence J. Szabo

California Real Estate and Business Law

 
 
 
  
 


 
Fees and Costs

Among the most frightening aspects of hiring an attorney are the fees.  Clients rightfully would like to know, and should know and understand how they are going to be charged for attorney fees and costs. The axiom that “you get what you pay for” is often true with regard to attorneys.  Frequently, the least expensive attorney also has the least amount of experience. Attorneys with less experience in a given area of the law will often spend excessive amounts of time on a case, thus resulting in the client ultimately spending as much, or more than would have been required for a more experienced attorney. On the other hand, clients should not have to pay exorbitant fees for quality representation.

The fees typically charged by The Law Office of Lawrence J. Szabo are based on prevailing hourly rates of the individual working on your matter. In some instances, a fixed or contingent fee arrangement may be appropriate. In all instances the client is also responsible for costs incurred in connection with its case.

When you retain the law firm, you will be provided with an estimate of the range of legal fees and anticipated costs based on the facts of your case and the anticipated work that will be required. Typically, an appropriate retainer (advance payment of an agreed upon sum to be applied against fees and costs that will be held in trust until earned) will be required.  In accordance with State Bar guidelines, a signed fee agreement that clearly details the entire fee arrangements will be required.

 
 
   
 


Law Office of
Lawrence J. Szabo

Los Angeles County:
11111 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Suite 1000
Los Angeles, California 90025

Riverside County:
74-967 Sheryl Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Toll free numbers:
phone: 1-877-648-9192
fax: 1-877-211-8119


Email:
larry@lszabolaw.com