Fees & process
Legal fees in writing, before any work starts
Flat fees wherever the work is predictable, honest estimates where it isn’t. Price an estate plan right here.
How we bill
Flat fee
One price for a defined job, agreed in writing. Used for estate plans, formations, reviews, prenups and agreed divorces.
Hourly with a cap
For disputes and anything unpredictable. You get a written estimate and a cap we won’t pass without your OK. Billed in 6-minute increments.
Retainer
Hourly matters start with an advance held in our trust account. We bill against it monthly and refund what’s left.
Estate plan builder
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Full estate planning price list
| Plan or add-on | One person | Couple |
|---|---|---|
| Will-based planWill, financial power of attorney, health care directive | $950 | $1,350 |
| Revocable living trust planTrust, pour-over will, powers of attorney, health care directives, funding guide | $2,400 | $2,900 |
| Deed transfer into the trustper property | +$175 | |
| Special needs trust | +$900 | |
| Pet trust | +$250 | |
| Digital assets memorandum | +$150 | |
Flat fees
Business, property & family flat fees
| Service | From |
|---|---|
| LLC formation with operating agreement | $1,250 |
| Contract drafting (standard) | $750 |
| Contract review | $450 |
| Commercial lease review | $600 |
| Residential purchase contract review | $450 |
| Prenuptial agreement | $1,800 |
| Agreed (uncontested) divorce | $2,500 |
Hourly
Hourly rates
| Attorney | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Elena VasquezFounding partner | $325 |
| James WhitakerPartner | $295 |
| Rachel MorenoSenior attorney | $285 |
| Daniel PriceAttorney | $265 |
| Paralegal | $135 |
Family law retainers usually start at $3,500. Unused funds are refunded.
Glossary
Legal terms, in plain English
- Probate
- The court-supervised process of paying a person’s final debts and passing their property to heirs after death. A trust can often avoid it.
- Revocable living trust
- A trust you control during your life and can change anytime. It holds your property and passes it to your beneficiaries without probate.
- Operating agreement
- The rulebook for an LLC: who owns what, who decides, how profits are split and what happens if an owner leaves.
- Retainer
- An advance payment held in a trust account and drawn down as hourly work is done. Unused funds are returned.
- Mediation
- A confidential meeting where a neutral mediator helps both sides reach their own agreement, usually faster and cheaper than court.
- Conflict check
- A quick search to make sure the firm doesn’t represent anyone on the other side of your matter. It happens before you share details.
- Flat fee
- One price agreed in writing for a defined piece of work, no matter how many hours it takes.
- Power of attorney
- A document naming someone you trust to handle money or legal matters for you if you can’t.
Billing questions
No surprises
What does a flat fee include?
Everything described in your engagement letter: meetings, drafting, revisions and the signing. If the scope changes, we agree a new price in writing before doing the extra work.
Do you charge for phone calls and emails?
Not on flat-fee matters. On hourly matters, substantive calls and emails are billed at your attorney’s rate, but scheduling and quick check-ins aren’t.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes. Estate plans and formations can be split into two or three payments. Family law retainers can be replenished monthly.
Are court costs and filing fees included?
No. Government filing fees (for example, Utah’s LLC filing fee or court filing fees) are passed through at cost and listed separately on your estimate.
Free consultation
Talk it through, free, for 30 minutes
In person downtown, by phone or by video. We’ll run a conflict check first, then tell you honestly whether and how we can help.