Understanding Colorado Injury Attorneys’ Fees

Your Colorado injury attorney’s lawyer fees are an important aspect of your legal case that you should consider when hiring an attorney. Fees vary from one lawyer to another, which is why it is important to obtain information about the fee schedule and expected payment up front. How much does an attorney cost? That will depend on various factors.

Learning How Much an Attorney Costs

There are various types of fee structures, so the one you agree to should be detailed in writing. The first type of fee you may have to pay is a consultation fee. This is an initial meeting with the attorney to review your case and determine if he or she can help you. In Colorado, many injury attorneys offer free consultations, such as at the Law Office of D.J. Banovitz.

Some lawyers offer contingent fee agreements, meaning you only pay lawyer fees if you recover compensation. As a result, many will only take cases that will result in higher settlements and ones that present a good case for recovery of damages. The contingency fee varies and may be up to one-third of the final settlement in some cases.

Along the same lines, some lawyers charge a flat fee. This is often done for a relatively easy or routine case, such as a simple divorce or handling a will.

Many lawyers charge by the hour. Lawyer fees can vary significantly based on the complexity of the case and experience of the lawyer. The lawyer you choose should be able to estimate the number of hours he or she expects to spend on your case and be able to answer your question, “How much does an attorney cost?”

Another type of hourly payment is a retainer fee. Money is put into a special account ahead of time and the lawyer deducts money for services completed.

Statutory fees are fees required by law. The court may approve a fee in advance for specific types of cases such as bankruptcy and probate hearings. Contact Colorado injury attorneys to determine what fees are required.

What is included?

It is important to know what the lawyer fees include. Clients may pay for photocopying charges, document filing fees, court reporters, expert witnesses, postage and delivery charges, long-distance telephone charges, and some travel expenses. Most clients should not be expected to pay for first-class accommodations, local calls and office staffing and supplies. However, each lawyer is different, so if you are choosing a Colorado injury attorney, discuss the expenses initially so you both are on the same page. You don’t want any surprises.

Contact the Law Offices of D.J. Banovitz

Arvada residents should find out ahead of time how much the lawyer may cost. Contact the Law Office of D.J. Banovitz at (303) 300-5060 if you’ve been injured in an accident and would like to discuss representation. Be sure to request a copy of our free book, 7 Costly Mistakes that can Ruin Your Colorado Injury Case and set up your consultation with a Colorado injury attorney to go over your case.

D.J. Banovitz’ career has always concentrated on trial practice and he has litigated hundreds of cases. His passion and sole career focus has been to seek justice for people suffering from personal injuries as the result of someone else’s negligence. The hallmark of the Law Office of D.J. Banovitz, is the total commitment to professionalism, quality, and personalized care of your injury case. D.J. has dedicated his professional life to helping those most in need and is a proud and active member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. His experience includes volunteering for Colorado Rural Legal Services in Montrose, the Colorado Aids Project, consumer law, family law, criminal defense, and Alternative Defense Counsel for juveniles in Denver.