FEES

FLAT FEES AND HOURLY RATES

Many of our services are offered on a flat-rate basis. Where they are, some of those are listed below. Hourly rates, flat fees and the initial retainers required are all matters discussed and agreed upon between the client and lawyer before services start.

CRIMINAL FILES

There is an initial, non-refundable retainer required. Once disclosure is received and the complexity of the file is determined, the interviewing lawyer quotes flat fees for the various lawyers in the office.

IMMEDIATE ROADSIDE SANCTION/NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY/ IMPAIRED DRIVING PROVINCIAL APPEALS

The fee will depend on the experience level of the lawyer hired to work on the initial appeal. The fee starts at $2700 plus GST. If the appeal is successful there is no need to pay the $1200 fine, the tow and impound fees are refunded (usually between $1800 and $2200), there is no need to pay for ignition interlock and insurance rates do not go up. When it is successful, the cost for the appeal pays for itself.

If the matter goes to judicial review, further fees will be required, again billed on a flat-fee basis. The cost will depend on the lawyer chosen to take the file and whether or not there is a Charter challenge in addition.

WILL AND ESTATES

Family Law Matters

Most family law services are billed on an hourly rate. The rate varies with the experience of the lawyer hired. We are open to discussing flat fees for discrete, unbundled services.