Ask
about flat fee billing options.
Not exact matches
For many years, the profession has been talking
about alternative
billing schemes such as
flat fees, unbundled legal services, and pay - what - it's - worth options.
Despite the perceived benefits of
flat -
fee billing, most lawyers don't have a clue
about how to transition from the billable hour to a
flat -
fee system.
Incidentally, if you are looking for additional guidance on
flat fees and alternative
billing, perhaps one of the best authorities is Allison Shields of Legalease Blogs, who has written extensively
about this topic.
Here's a revelation: clients will care less
about the mechanics of your invoice, whether you
bill by the hour, by the word or offer
flat fees based on astrology charts, so long as the value delivered is commensurate with the price paid.
Some alternatives also reduce management headaches and surprises: with a
flat fee, retainer, or contingent
fee, there are no hourly
bills to review and no concerns
about over-staffing (indeed, the client needs to make sure the staff is competent and sufficient).
No more having to worry
about unforeseen monthly taxes, surcharges and
fees with T - Mobile's One for all unlimited plan, so instead of paying a claimed average of $ 210.70 for a family of four on Verizon's «confusing,
fee - filled
bills», you can rest assured you'll be coughing up a
flat $ 160 here.