Payment for Services
Initial Consultation
There is a flat fee of $300.00 (inclusive of HST) for an initial consultation (in person, by phone, or via Zoom), to be paid in advance of the meeting via an e-transfer.
Initial Retainer
An initial retainer of $2000 is to be paid to commence any substantive work on file – this is NOT the entire cost of the services to be provided.
Hourly Fee
There is an hourly fee of $250.00/hr plus HST for each hour or part of services provided (this hourly fee has remained the same since 2019 and has not increased during Covid-19).
Interim Bill
Clients will receive an interim bill in accordance to designated steps that are met in a case (usually every 3-6 months).
Flat Fee Arrangements
Flat fee arrangements will be considered, depending upon the service to be provided, e.g. separation or cohabitation agreements, wills, POAs – generally not for litigation matters.
Payment Acceptance
Methods of payment accepted are cash, e-transfer & credit card. Cheques will only be accepted as an advance payment, not for payment of services completed.
Legal Aid
Legal aid certificates will be accepted on a select basis, depending on current workload and the complexity of the file.