Our Fees
At Olson Legacy Law, PLLC, we believe in transparent and fair billing practices to ensure our clients fully understand the financial aspects of their legal representation. Our firm bills clients based on the time expended to perform legal services, with hourly rates varying by attorney and staff member.
Clients are billed monthly for legal fees and costs incurred. Invoices are sent via email through our billing system, Bill4Time.
Clients are responsible for ensuring they receive their invoices and must notify the firm within seven days if they have any concerns about a charge.
As legal fees are incurred, funds from the retainer are applied toward invoices. Clients may be required to replenish their retainer as needed. Any unused retainer funds at the conclusion of representation will be refunded to the client.
How much is a consult?
Consults are $300.00 for an hour long consult. Clients can call and pay or pay through a link provided by our staff. If you retain us, that $300.00 will go towards your retainer.
How do retainers work?
Clients are required to pay an initial retainer deposit, which is held in the firm’s trust account. The retainer amount varies depending on the case.
As legal fees are incurred, funds from the retainer are applied toward invoices. Clients may be required to replenish their retainer as needed.
Any unused retainer funds at the conclusion of representation will be refunded to the client.
What expenses does the client pay?
Clients are responsible for all costs associated with their case, including court filing fees, process server fees, expert witness costs, copying fees, and other necessary expenses.
These costs are billed separately from attorney fees and must be paid in full.
Do all family law cases go to court?
Not necessarily. While we prioritize negotiation and settlement when possible, we are fully prepared to litigate when necessary.
Our firm is known for strong courtroom advocacy, ensuring our clients are well-represented in contested matters.
Why do I need an estate plan?
An estate plan ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, minimizes tax implications, and protects your loved ones from legal complications.
It can include wills, trusts, and other legal instruments tailored to your needs.
What if I’ve been falsely accused of domestic violence?
False allegations can have serious consequences in custody and divorce cases.
We have extensive experience successfully defending clients against false claims by uncovering inconsistencies, presenting expert testimony, and aggressively litigating when necessary.