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What Is a Reasonable Initial Consultation Fee?
Asked on Jan 26th, 2014 on Elder Law - New Jersey
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I have an appointment to see an Elder Law attorney on Tuesday afternoon. His initial consultation fee is $650. Is this a reasonable initial fee? I'm not sure exactly what this amount covers.
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Its not easy to give an opinion about an consultation fee without knowing what was discussed. If you are not sure what this amount covers, ask before you go to the appointment. I usually charge only an hour of time at my usual hourly rate when I do a paid consultation. If that consultation then causes the client to retain my for additional services, I roll it into the price for all of the work needed.
Answered on Jan 27th, 2014 at 9:54 AM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship