As a client, paying per step allows you more control over your case. For example, if you’re getting divorced and feel confident that you can file the initial paperwork on your own, but don’t want to represent yourself in court, working on this model could mean you can hire a lawyer for court representation and do the rest yourself. It also allows you to plan ahead, even if you’d like representation throughout the entirety of your case: since there’s a fixed price for each service, you known how much you’ll need to save – instead of having to deal with the uncertainty of a large, upfront retainer that you could drain at any time.

One of the goals of limited scope is to make legal services more accessible. In the United States, the average hourly attorney fee is $391. Because divorce depends on a number of factors, there’s no average total case cost, but if you’re dealing with a contested case, it could take hundreds–if not thousands–of hours, which means tens of thousands of dollars – all of which, at a traditional law firm, you’ll get billed for. 

After a quick initial call, our process starts with a consultation with a lawyer, where you’ll explain your situation and they’ll help you understand what services your case might require. They’ll likely recommend 1-2 services to move forward with. This doesn’t mean these are the only services required in your case; just that they’re the most logical ones to start with. No two cases are the same, so most good lawyers that work on this model will start by recommending the services they’re sure you need and wait to see how your case evolves before they suggest next steps. You’ll always get a clear, fixed price for each service your case requires, which you’ll approve before we get started on the service. And we won’t ever bill you for communication, which can happen at traditional law firms – where meetings, texts, and emails related to your case all come at a cost to you.

Financial flexibility and more control over your case are just a couple of benefits of opting for limited scope. If you’re ready to get started, you can schedule a call with our team today.