Legal fees should be understandable before work begins. At Amicus Lex, our pricing model is designed around defined scope, written agreements, and clear expectations.
Pre-Litigation Work Is Flat-Fee
Amicus Lex focuses primarily on pre-litigation strategy and out-of-court dispute resolution. For work that can be clearly scoped, we use flat-fee pricing.
Depending on the matter, that work may include case assessment, demand letters, negotiation, mediation, document drafting, settlement strategy, and related pre-litigation counsel.
Before work begins, the scope of the engagement and the fee are confirmed in writing.
Every engagement begins with a written agreement that describes the scope and the applicable fee. Work does not begin until that agreement is in place.
You Know the Scope Before Work Begins
Every matter is different. After reviewing the situation, we identify the work we recommend and provide a written engagement agreement describing the scope and applicable fee.
This allows clients to understand what Amicus Lex has agreed to handle before the engagement begins.
What Happens if the Scope Changes?
Legal matters can develop in ways that were not anticipated at the beginning of an engagement. If the requested work materially expands beyond the agreed scope, we discuss that change with the client before undertaking additional work and document any revised scope or fee as appropriate.
What if Court Proceedings Become Necessary?
Amicus Lex is primarily focused on resolving disputes before litigation. In limited circumstances, a matter may reach a point where court involvement needs to be considered. If that occurs, we discuss the available next steps with the client before additional work is undertaken.
The Initial Case Assessment
The initial case assessment gives us an opportunity to understand the situation and determine whether Amicus Lex is an appropriate fit. It also gives the prospective client an opportunity to understand our approach before deciding whether to move forward.
If we believe the matter falls outside our scope, we will say so.
Clear Scope. Clear Pricing.
Our objective is simple: make the scope of the engagement and the applicable fee understandable before the work begins.
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