Family Law

When hiring a Rhode Island Divorce Attorney, or even when shopping around for one, you want to know what you are paying for.  The best way to do this is to compare the "Fee Agreement", "Retainer Agreement" and/or "Engagement Letter" provided by each attorney.

Things you want to be sure of.

1.  If you wanted to hire a specific attorney make sure the attorney cannot delegate his duties to another attorney.

2.  Be aware of the billing increment.  Some attorneys bill in 10 minute increments, others in 15 minute increments, a good standard to look for is 6 minute increments.  This means that if your agree to a 6 minute billing increment then the smallest increment of time you may be billed for is 6 minutes.

3.  What costs have you agreed to pay for in your agreement with the attorney?  Have you agreed to pay postage costs, mileage, research fees, parking, long distance telephone costs, constable fees.

Authored by:

Christopher A. Pearsall, Esquire
PEARSALL LAW ASSOCIATES
571 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI  02910
Phone:  (401) 354-2369

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