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A fee conversation should not feel like a surprise.
Learn the common ways legal work is priced, then use the simple tool to prepare questions. This is an educational estimate, not a quote.
Hourly
Time is billed at an agreed rate.
Flat fee
A defined scope has a set price.
Retainer
Funds may be held against future work.
Questions worth asking
- What work is included in the initial conversation?
- How will you tell me when the scope or estimate changes?
- Which expenses are separate from professional time?
- What payment schedule and communication rhythm should I expect?
Lawyers set their own fees and practices vary. Best Lawyers Ottawa does not collect, compare, or verify fee quotes.