MY Standard PRICING MODEL
“Being a lawyer is not merely a vocation.
It is a public trust, and each of us has an obligation to give back to our communities.”
-Janet Reno, an American lawyer who served as the Attorney General of the United States
My goal is to offer accessible, efficient, and affordable legal services to individuals and families across Virginia. While I am committed to improving access to justice, I am also a solo practitioner and small business. At this time, I can’t offer free or pro bono services. But, I work hard to keep my pricing fair, predictable, and transparent.
First Step:
Initial Consultation
$99 per consultation
(Maximum time: 25 minutes)
If you’re new to my practice and services, the first step is to select an Initial Consultation. This gets us together for about the first 25 minutes.
At this point, I’ll ask you a few basic background questions. This will help frame your issue. I’ll give you a first impression of the issue. I will also offer you as many alternatives as I can muster.
Afterward, you’re free to ask questions. I hope we can figure out a general path or course to take. If not, I can at least give you something to think about or consider.
Second Step:
Engagement Session
$299 per session
(Maximum time: 50 minutes)
This meeting focuses on developing the legal strategy or approach we will take with your matter. By the end of the session, you will have:
(1.) a general understanding of possible outcomes, (2.) a sense of the expected timelines, (3.) a clear outline of next steps, and (4.) an understanding of what you will need to do—and what I will do—moving ahead.
Third Step:
Hourly Services | Retainer
$499 per hour of labor
$998 minimum balance on retainer
Hourly work is billed against a retainer, which functions like a down payment for future services. Your retainer is held in a dedicated interest-earning business account at Bank of America. Fees are deducted as work is completed. Any unused funds are returned to you at the conclusion of your matter.
Billing occurs in the standard minimum increment for attorneys: 0.1 hours (6 minutes), or about $49.
MY FLAT RATE PRICING MODEL
Flat fees are available for matters that are predictable, straightforward, and limited in scope.
These fees are typically confirmed after your consultation or engagement session.
Family Law
Prenuptial | Post-nuptial Agreement
Simple Separation Agreement
Simple In-Court Representation
protective order consultation + Doc Review
Case Review
from $349
Uncontested Divorce
Custom Complex Separation Agreement
Uncontested Step-Parent Adoption
Elder Law
Custom Simple Will
Custom Simple Power of Attorney
Custom Simple Pet Trust
Custom Complex Will
Custom Simple Advanced Medical Directive
Custom Complex Guardianship + Trust Will
“One thing I disliked about being a lawyer was billing for my time.”
— Andrew Yang, an American entrepreneur, lawyer, and philanthropist
Corpo | Small Business | Non-Profit
SEVERANCE Agreement Review + Strategy Session
CUSTOM Contract Drafting
Non-Compete | Non-Disclosure Review
Fractional General Counsel
from $4,788 per year
from $399 per hour
(with annual subscription)
Contract | employment | Lease Review
Custom Complex Lease Agreement
Custom Debt Collection | Demand Letter
Small Claims Court Coaching Package
Second-opinion review of other counsel’s work
Direct Costs | Reimbursement
filing fees
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certified copies
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travel | mileage
b|w printing
service fees
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notarization
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