PLC

请律师服务很多按小时计费，例如$200每小时。但有谁知道他们是怎样计时吗？有人说只有他们代表出庭是才计时，但又听说他们在OFFICE翻看，审阅文件的时间都要计算在时间内的。谁有请过律师的经历是否可以分享一下？

另外特别请教PETERPAN1668，是否可以点拨一二。谢谢！

peterpan1668

Actually, each time when you have a conversation with lawyer, there is a charge even speak on the phone.
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( r2 Z( d7 d7 cThe best thing is: when you talk about your case before, you have to appoint out how he/she will charge. Make sure there is clear about service charges before you discuss your case.
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5 r! H# k* G) q5 cTry to save your money and lawyer time, better thing to do is: Summarize the case, organize your all the necessary document and evidence.
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( a5 @. m% z' f% C/ t" \5 N; NIt's very hard to measure how much hours the lawyer will charge you (noticed all the telephone calls should on your bills too).

# b/ V+ R8 G+ e5 N5 e3 ?/ @The stand hour rate between $50.00-$150.00; $200.00 and up surppose that lawyer very experienced.
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8 \$ F( v. S' i/ s! D/ P. aYou may also give a mondate to some lawyer by percentage basis. Usually is from 20% to 30% from total claim according the case.
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Make sure the contract you signed with lawyer is a good contract (it's not necessary to sign right away--always let professonal help you to look at before you sign if you are not sure what is the contract talking about).
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Good luck!