Most disputes between lawyers and clients are over money -- specifically, over how much money the client owes the lawyer. To avoid these problems, it’s advisable that you understand how lawyers charge fees and you should also ensure that there is a written record of what you agreed to pay the lawyer, in case you later have a dispute over legal bills. This documentation will also ensure both parties to be on the same page on agreed scope of work.

Generally lawyers charge for their time through hourly billing, flat-fee, contingency or retainers. Our focus this week is on these models of payment and how to choose a model that works well for both Client and Lawyer.

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