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Q: How much does a lawyer cost?

A lawyer costs $150 to $400 per hour , depending on their location, field, and experience level. Some lawyers charge a $500 to $5,000 retainer fee, which is essentially a down payment based on their hourly rate. Other lawyers charge a flat fee for basic services, including: Filing for bankruptcy Immigration cases Trademarks or patents Writing a prenup An uncontested divorce without a custody arrangement

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Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thervo.

How much does a lawyer cost?

A lawyer costs $150 to $400 per hour, depending on their location, field, and experience level. Some lawyers charge a $500 to $5,000 retainer fee, which is essentially a down payment based on their hourly rate. Other lawyers charge a flat fee for basic services, including:

Filing for bankruptcy
Immigration cases
Trademarks or patents
Writing a prenup
An uncontested divorce without a custody arrangement

What does a lawyer do?

A lawyer gives legal advice and completes paperwork on behalf of clients. Lawyers who have passed the bar exam can represent their clients in court and advocate on their behalf. These services save their clients the time and stress it would take to complete legal work on their own.

Specific responsibilities of a lawyer include:

Advising clients
Organizing and filing paperwork
Conducting relevant research
Negotiating settlements
Communicating with clients, witnesses, and colleagues

Does it cost money to ask a lawyer a question?

Most lawyers offer free consultations before taking on your case. This allows you to ask questions and helps them decide how long the case might take and whether you're likely to win. However, once you hire a lawyer, you will be billed for phone calls, questions, and emails.

What education is needed to become a lawyer?

A person must get a bachelor's degree and a juris doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school to become a lawyer. Law school takes 3 years, or 7 years including a bachelor's degree. They must also pass the bar exam in order to represent clients in court.

What's the difference between a lawyer and an attorney?

The terms "lawyer" and "attorney" are usually used interchangeably, but they are technically different. A lawyer is someone who graduated from law school and can give legal advice but may or may not have passed the bar exam.

An attorney is a person who passed the bar exam and is now qualified to represent clients in court. All attorneys are lawyers, but not all lawyers are attorneys.

How to I choose a lawyer?

When choosing a lawyer near you, follow these steps:

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Verify their credentials and whether they've passed the bar exam.
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Get an estimate and contract in writing before any casework begins.

What questions should I ask lawyers?

Ask the following questions to find the best lawyer possible:

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Do you give free consultations to potential clients?
Are you able to take on my case now?
What are your rates? Do you charge by the hour or have a retainer fee?
How many cases like mine have you won?
Will you give me a written estimate and contract?

Reviews for Kansas City lawyers

Recent success stories from people in the Kansas City area.

Colleen O.

Dann was incredible! My business financial records were a mess because I had been improperly using Quickbooks online for 2+ years. I didn’t understand accounting, needed help cleaning up my books and wanted training in order to handle the financial records myself. After having wasted hundreds of dollars on supposed ‘Quickbooks experts’ who billed $80/hour and knew little more than I did, I found Dann through Thervo. He responded immediately to my request for help and we scheduled our first meeting at my business two days later. We spent an hour reviewing my records and discussing my objective for hiring him. The next day he contacted me with a proposal in which he correctly identified the specific issues causing my problems and recommended a strategy for revamping my entire accounting system. Having earned an MBA from Harvard and having previously taught college accounting courses, Dann was expertly qualified, likely overqualified, to address my issues. I was AMAZED! Within two weeks my books were in balance and I knew how to generate and analyze profit and loss statements. As a result of Dann’s help, I can now manage the business financial records myself; however, I love knowing if I run into new problems, Dann is just a phone call away. I highly recommend Dann! He was a huge help to me and I will take advantage of his business expertise again in the future to grow my business! You are welcome to call me anytime at (913) 312-1885 for additional information regarding my experience with Dann Kroeger, managing partner at KTS Consulting Group.

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Cherrie W.

Mr. Service is knowledgeable, professional, and a legal talent that should be a judge. His staff is wonderful. His fees are reasonable. You can't go wrong with him!