Pricing
Clear and transparent pricing for my services, along with the method of payment, is absolutely crucial for building trust between us and fostering our collaboration. I firmly believe that clients should be fully informed about what they are paying for.
Determining the price for legal services
When determining the cost for legal services, a key aspect is the amount of work involved. In cases where significant involvement of other parties is not anticipated (such as drafting contracts between close individuals, establishing a company, or selling real estate with pre-agreed terms), it is possible to accurately estimate the time commitment and the corresponding fee before commencing the work. In situations where precise time requirements cannot be determined, such as in legal disputes, I will do my best to provide the most accurate estimate for each possible scenario and inform you of factors that may impact the final scope of services.
When determining the cost, I strive to be entirely transparent. However, please consider that in many cases, it may not be possible to precisely determine the price in advance, as unexpected issues may arise during the course of working on your case. In the event of such circumstances, I will, of course, promptly inform you of possible impacts on the estimated scope of legal services, allowing us to adjust the agreed-upon approach to your satisfaction if needed.
I outline possible methods of determining the cost for legal services below.
Hourly rate
Unless we agree on a different method, the cost for legal services will be based on the amount of work performed on the specific case. The amount of work is measured in hours, and shorter tasks are grouped together, so you won't be charged a full hourly rate for a fifteen-minute task. You will be regularly informed about the amount of work performed.
The hourly rate will typically be set in the range of CZK 2.500 to CZK 3.500, taking into consideration the complexity of the specific case and the scope of the provided legal services.
Flat monthly fee
If you expect to require legal services on a regular and long-term basis (for instance, related to your business), we can discuss establishing a flat-fee arrangement. Through this ongoing collaboration, I will ensure the provision of a set number of hours of legal services each month at a preferential rate compared to the standard hourly fee described above.
Alternative methods of fee arrangement
We can also agree on an alternative fee arrangement, particularly by establishing a fixed budget for a specific case or, in exceptional situations, considering a contingency fee. The details depend on the specific situation and our mutual agreement.
Method of payment for legal services
For cases that we will be working on over an extended period, I will regularly provide you with monthly reports on the amount of work performed, and upon approval of the scope, issue invoices accordingly.
In certain situations, especially for one-time cases, upon approval of the fee, an advance invoice may be issued for the agreed-upon amount. Legal services will commence only after the payment of this advance invoice.
However, I always strive to reach an agreement with clients on a payment method that suits their preferences.