Attorney Fees & Costs

We understand that you are concerned about the cost of bringing a legal claim.  Because everyone has different needs, Tucker & Ludin offers a variety of attorney fee options:

  • Contingency Fees - In most insurance cases, this is the best option for our clients.  A contingency attorney fee is based upon a percentage of the recovery made in a case.
  • Hourly Fees - Hourly fees may be appropriate or necessary in certain types of cases.  We will discuss the hourly rate with you before you are charged.
  • Flat Fees -  A flat fee is typically non-refundable.  We evaluate the time needed on the file in relation to the value of services we can deliver to you, and quote you either a one-time flat fee or a fee that is stated in tiers (i.e., for different parts of a case as it progresses). 

Every one of these options will not be available on every case.  Your attorney will discuss what options may be available on the type of case you have.

In addition, your case will involve various expenses like filing fees, document reproduction, expert witness fees, deposition and court reporter fees, and possible, travel expenses.  These costs are in addition to attorney fees, and your fee contract will address how they have to be paid. Once again, depending on the type of case, we may be able to advance costs for you, but you will be obligated to reimburse Tucker & Ludin for these costs.

To formally hire Tucker & Ludin, you will have to sign a Representation Contract outlining the scope of our representation, the amount of the attorney fee and how costs will be paid.  We welcome your questions, because we want you to understand the fee and cost arrangement, and be comfortable with what you have agreed to pay.  Once you sign a fee contract with our firm, it typically cannot be changed, so be sure to ask as many questions as necessary to understand the agreement.