Choosing a lawyer is sometimes equal to make an important life decision. Definitely not less serious than choosing a car. Some even say it is as important as signing a prenup agreement. If you take your case seriously, it is a natural move to consult several lawyers at the start and to choose the one you trust and like. (Trust is more important, though).
Initial consultation at $125
An average hourly rate in a Montreal law firm these days is about $350 – $ 500. With this amount at stake, not many would like to invest into several initial consultations. Thus, chances for an unhappy choice are increased.
When on the contrary, an initial consultation fee is within the scope of $100 – $150, the financial pressure is much lower. This allows to concentrate on a more important part: getting preliminary information both about your case and about the professional you will, probably, be working with together for quite some time.
An initial consultation at $125 is a nearly perfect balance. It is a considerable value, so both yourself and your lawyer would respect the process. You’d provide some valid factual information and the lawyer would provide some good professional advice. Yet the amount is not hard enough to make you long-term engaged to each other. Your subjective freedom of choice is still with you and, when you finally make your choice, it is not tainted by some clinging for the money already spent.
In some, an initial consultation at $125 is a good starting point wherefrom you and your lawyer can part ways or continue together freely and gladly.
Allen Madelin Lawyers work on daily basis with a variety of legal issues. First consultation is offered for $ 125. For details, please contact us by phone: 1 514 904 4017 or by email: [email protected].
