An attorney is a legal representative who conducts business on your behalf and can represent you in court. There are multiple different kinds of attorneys with different specialties, including: Personal injury Real estate Corporate Civil rights Divorce Prosecutor Tax law Immigration Family and estate, or probate and wills attorneys Though the terms "lawyer" and "attorney" are often used interchangeably by the general public, the two are not the same. Both go to law school and can give legal advice, but lawyers cannot represent anyone in court because they haven't passed the bar exam.

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Q: How much does an attorney cost?

Attorneys charge $100 to $300 per hour on average, depending on their experience and specialization. Attorneys in small towns or those still in training cost $100 to $200 per hour , while experienced lawyers in large cities charge $200 to $400 per hour . These fees cover research, court filings, travel, documents, and advice. Some attorneys are willing to charge a flat-rate fee for simple projects, such as: $700 for an uncontested divorce $1,000 for writing a prenup $300 for writing a simple will $1,200 to write a will for a complex estate

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Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thervo.

How much does an attorney cost?

Attorneys charge $100 to $300 per hour on average, depending on their experience and specialization. Attorneys in small towns or those still in training cost $100 to $200 per hour, while experienced lawyers in large cities charge $200 to $400 per hour.

These fees cover research, court filings, travel, documents, and advice. Some attorneys are willing to charge a flat-rate fee for simple projects, such as:

$700 for an uncontested divorce
$1,000 for writing a prenup
$300 for writing a simple will
$1,200 to write a will for a complex estate

What is an attorney?

An attorney is a legal representative who conducts business on your behalf and can represent you in court. There are multiple different kinds of attorneys with different specialties, including:

Personal injury
Real estate
Corporate
Civil rights
Divorce
Prosecutor
Tax law
Immigration
Family and estate, or probate and wills attorneys

Though the terms "lawyer" and "attorney" are often used interchangeably by the general public, the two are not the same. Both go to law school and can give legal advice, but lawyers cannot represent anyone in court because they haven't passed the bar exam.

Do I need an attorney?

Attorneys are responsible for guiding clients through stressful, difficult situations, such as:

A car accident, fall, or other accident that resulted in an injury
Being arrested or accused of a crime
Filing for bankruptcy
A family crisis such as divorce, adoption, death, or custody dispute

What is a retainer fee?

A retainer fee is what attorneys charge for essentially being on call. Attorneys either calculate retainer fees based on how many hours they expect to work within a month or the total time they plan to work on your case.

Many attorneys keep track of time spent on phone calls or emails and apply that time towards their fees. You'll have to pay more if your case takes up more time than the retainer fee covers.

How do lawyers make money if they lose a case?

Attorneys usually charge a fee for their time, whether they win the case or not. Some lawyers work on contingency, meaning they will take a percentage of awards if they win the case, but many do not. Make sure you are aware of an attorney's fee arrangement before continuing.

What is power of attorney?

Power of attorney (POA) is a legally binding agreement allowing a person you designate to make choices about your finances, medical care, or property. This allows a trusted friend, spouse, or family member to act on your behalf when you can no longer make choices on your own.

How do I choose an attorney?

Search our list of attorneys, then:

Get at least three free estimates from different firms to compare.
Read reviews on Thervo and Google.
Choose an attorney with a good reputation and experience with your case type.
Verify that they passed the bar and are qualified to represent you.
Get a written estimate or contract before any casework takes place.
Arrange a payment schedule instead of making a large payment up front.

After asking questions and verifying their credentials, hire the best attorney in your area.

What questions should I ask attorneys?

When looking for an attorney near you, consider these questions:

What degrees and experience do you have as an attorney?
How long ago did you pass the bar?
Do you give free consultations?
Are you able to take on new clients at this time?
What are your fees?
How many cases like mine have you won?
Will you give me a contract in writing?

Reviews for Aliso Viejo attorneys

Recent success stories from people in the Aliso Viejo area.

Milan M.

Very professional and easy to work with

NHT Law Group

Ruel M.

Effective, timely and pleasant

Katje Law Group, APC

Peter H.

I’ve worked with Jeffrey for many years now. He’s helped me with my businesses, always given me excellent contacts, and twice now he’s gotten out of very tough and unforeseen legal situations. One time, where luckily I decided to call Jeffrey in a situation I might have thought ok to handle on my own. It turned out that without his legal counsel I’d have been subject to a very expensive verdict and even possible jail time but instead, directly because of the time I spent on the phone with him I got off scot-free. He has always come through for me, no matter the demands on his time (or patients), including highly inconveniencing himself and pulling off a last-minute miracle for me very recently. Jeffrey Morris is a highly loyal, fiercely protective, and brilliantly minded legal council who’s phone number everyone should have.

Law Office J. Jeffrey Morris

Martha Catalina H.

Honest, reliable, reasonable and extremely professional.

Sánchez Siqueiros Law

R. C.

As in-house litigation counsel for an Illinois company with a national presence, John’s ability to crystallize the legal issues unique to California and our case were indispensable and critical to achieving a favorable result for all parties involved. It was a pleasure working with John and his team. Whenever I have an issue in California, he will be the first attorney I call for advice.

Delman Vukmanovic LLP

Michael W.

Mrs. Desai has been an extreme pleasure to work with in every aspect of her field. She is professional, intelligent and I feel that she is looking out for our best interest in every way. She has great ideas that seem coincide with what we are thinking and also adds with better ideas and methodologies throughout the process. Roshni has the level of experience we were looking for as a Lawyer, a Real Estate agent and a counselor of financial family concerns and I am sure many more. I feel that she has the knowledge and credentials to back it up. It has been a real pleasure to work with her on all of our needs and issues that have arisen and she has come through in every way. Thank you Mrs. Desai for everything you do and have done for our family! Ervin Bright, Charleston, SC

Law Offices of Roshni T. Desai

Sara S.

After charging with a DUI, I searched for a lawyer that I can trust and rely on to defend me. I stumble on the Anthony Marcus Law Firm on Yelp. I was really amazed with the good reviews I was reading about attorney Marcus. I then went to other links that show more outstanding reviews. I, there and then decided to contact him, the reviews were really accurate, he was friendly, patient and explained all the steps of navigating the court regarding my case. I meet with him afterward. Immediately, I observed his confident and his knowledge of the law. He truly changed my anxiety to calmness. Not only he did what he said he will do, he is affordable. He gave me a discount after he initially gave me a good price compare to other attorneys’ quotes. When he appeared in court, Mr. Marcus immediately communicated with the DA and the court and got me a good deal from the court with no jail time even though my case involved property damages to others. I recommend him to my friend and he also was very accommodating. I highly recommend this honest and genuine lawyer to anyone in need of effective representation.