For the vast majority of cases we handle, including personal injury, wrongful death, employment law, and many real estate and business matters, there is no upfront cost to you at all. Our fees are structured on a contingency basis, which means our compensation depends entirely on the outcome of your case.

You do not write us a check to get started, you do not pay hourly rates while the case is in progress, and you owe us no attorney’s fee if we do not win. When we do obtain a recovery on your behalf, our fee is calculated as an agreed-upon percentage of that amount, which is spelled out clearly in writing before we begin. Beyond attorney fees, civil litigation involves additional costs such as court filing fees, expert witness charges, deposition expenses, and court reporter fees. We advance all of those costs ourselves and recover them from the proceeds of any settlement or judgment we obtain. This model exists precisely to give people access to experienced legal representation regardless of their financial situation. A person seriously injured in an accident or discriminated against at work should not be turned away simply because they cannot afford hourly legal fees. If your situation falls outside our standard contingency model, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements with you during your consultation. The clearest and easiest way to understand what representation would cost in your specific case is to call us at (805) 642-9283 or submit a case evaluation request online.