Flat Fee Billing Questions
I am frequently asked questions about my flat fee billing. I bill on a weekly flat fee basis. Usually $500 per week, although the weekly fee can be higher if the case is a an unusually challenging or demanding one.…
Erickson v. Erickson – 2022 UT App 27
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THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS DEAN ERICKSON, Appellee, v. JANICE ERICKSON, Appellant. Opinion No. 20200193-CA Filed March 3, 2022 Third District Court, Salt Lake Department The Honorable Todd M. Shaughnessy No. 174901105 Albert N. Pranno, Attorney for Appellant Jordan M.…
Why is a lawyer charging me $1,500 for a court order?
I do not know. Ask your lawyer. And ask sincerely. Feel free to be frank, but ask sincerely. If his/her answer does not make sense (and you’re being honest with yourself and not trying to act as though you don’t…
How do I best grab the attention of an attorney regarding a child custody case that is unusual, difficult, and I need help?
With money. And enough money to prove you can afford to pay the attorney to do the job well. Enough money to make the job worthwhile for the lawyer. That’s not just the best way, it’s effectively the only way.…
How long will an attorney work on your case if you can’t afford to pay them any more? This would be for a divorce, and they start to realize that they’re not going to get money from the other spouse.
Good question. It depends mostly upon whether your attorney has a big heart and/or no head for business. Generally, an attorney who takes your case without being paid as he/she goes but defers payment in the hope that he/she will…
How long will an attorney work on your case if you can’t afford to pay them any more? This would be for a divorce and they start to realize that they’re not going to get money from the other spouse.
It depends mostly upon whether your attorney has a big heart and/or no head for business. Generally, an attorney who takes your case without being paid as he/she goes, but defers payment in the hope that he/she will be paid…
2021 UT App 77 – Miner v. Miner – alimony, attorney fees
2021 UT App 77 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS LISA P. MINER, Appellee, JOHN E. MINER, Appellant. Opinion No. 20200098-CA Filed July 15, 2021 Fifth District Court, St. George Department The Honorable Jeffrey C. Wilcox No. 174500373 …
Thomas v. Thomas – 2021 UT App – contempt, modification of custody
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Thomas v. Thomas – 2021 UT App 2021 UT App 8 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS JEREMY THOMAS, Appellant, v. JODY TASKER THOMAS, Appellee. Opinion No. 20190242-CA Filed January 22,2021 Fourth District Court, Nephi Department The Honorable Anthony L. Howell…
An Honest Day’s Wages for an Honest Day’s Pay
An Honest Day’s Wages for an Honest Day’s Pay Many professionals are encouraged to raise rates to the level that clients are willing to bear (and told this is the right thing to do), rather than charging what makes the…
Is it true that the first to file for divorce has to pay the other party’s lawyer fees?
Is it true that the first to file for divorce has to pay the other party’s lawyer fees? No. Filing for divorce first does not obligate the filing party to pay the opposing party’s attorney fees. Attorney’s fees are rarely…
Paying by the Hour vs. Paying a Fixed (or Flat) Fee
Paying by the Hour vs. Paying a Fixed (or Flat) Fee Let me see if I can help you make a smart decision when it comes to hiring a divorce lawyer. Sometimes it’s difficult to know how to identify a…