Why I Don't Flat-Rate Cases

After practicing law approximately 17 years, I have never had the exact same case twice. Each client is different with different issues and concerns. Therefore, each client is unique and is treated as such in my office.

I want to offer clients personalized service. For example, I often "tweak" the Texas Standard Possession order.

I offer a free phone consultation in order to give people an exact quote of what money they need to bring to with them to my office before I will begin representing them in court. Most of the deposits are between $500 and $2,500.

Deposits will be higher if the trial date has been set or discovery has been started. After the deposit, you would make a monthly minimum payment into my office based on your gross monthly income and the number of people you are supporting. Prices for a jury trial are higher.

You receive a monthly statement showing time spent, any expenses and the payments made. At the end of the case, if you overpay me, I will write you refund check for any money left on account.

I offer a low deposit in order to make quality legal services available to more people. Many people do not have $10,000 to $25,000 available quickly.

After offering a low deposit and weekly payment plans for over nine years, I have determined that most people pay less than they would have in a flat-rate case.

For people that have extremely difficult and complicated cases, they should pay for the time their attorney spends on their case. I don't feel that it's fair for someone with an uncomplicated case to "subsidize" complicated cases.

There are plenty of attorneys that flat-rate cases, I just don't want to be one of them.