Most of my clients and I will arrange a flat fee for my services right at the beginning of my representation.  We will reduce our agreement to writing so there are no unexpected costs or charges. 

Matters other than real estate transactions are handled on a different fee schedule, depending on the preferences of the client.  My hourly rate varies depending on the matter.  Court related work is usually billed hourly or on a contigency basis.  A contingency means that I wil only get paid if I recover money for the client and I usually accept contingency fee arrangements for 1/3 of the total recovery, plus court costs.  My hourly rate is $250 per hour.

 

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS:
1) Buying or selling residential real estate (not including short sales or REO files) = $500;
2) Buying a short sale = $650;
3) REO purchases = $750
4) REO sales = $600, with discounts given to clients for volume.

BANKRUPTCY FILES:
1) Chapter 7 - $1,500 plus court costs;
2) Chapter 13 - please call for quotes.