Why should I hire you as my Attorney?
I have 25+ years of comprehensive legal experience in a wide range of practice areas including employment, business and real estate with concentration on estate planning, probate, family law, and the litigation surrounding such contested matters. Having an experienced attorney representing you substantially increases your odds of succeeding, recovering damages, or therwise prevaling in your asserted civil claims or defenses. In hiring me, you get an experience legal warrior for your cause. When you have something you need to protect legally, you need a lawyer like me on your side.
Do you charge a consultation fee?
My consultation fee is $425 for one hour.
*I credit the consultation fee to estate planning clients who retain me to prepare a
flat fee planning package after the consultation.
What are your attorney's hourly rates?
My hourly rate is $425. Hourly rate matters require a replenishing retainer fee deposit.
Do you have flat fees for Estate Plans?
Yes! Most of my estate planning services are provided on a Flat Fee basis.
Estate Planning Package fees:
Individual Will Package…………………………………..$1,895
Ind. Will Pkg w/Testamentary Trust………..$2,595
Couple Will Package………………………………………....$2,895
Couple Will Pkg w/Test. Trust……….…………….$3,595
Individual Trust Package………………………………..$3,995
Couple Trust Package……………………………………….$5,995
Couple By-Pass Trust Package……………………..$7,995
What is a replenishing retainer?
A replenishing retainer means you pay an initial fee deposit, which is typically $7,000 or more depending on the complexities of your matter. Each month you will be billed against the retainer. At the end of each month, you will receive an invoice which shows how much was billed and the amount left in your retainer. By your payment of each monthly invoice, you replenish the retainer back to its original or a minimum requested amount so that the initial fee deposit remains in your Attorney-Client trust account. At the conclusion of my legal services to you, the ending balance of your retainer will be refunded to you with a final accounting.
Do you proivde any legal services on a contingent fee basis?
I do not accept any legal matters on a contingent fee basis. I receive payment for my legal services at the time provided based on advance flat fee or advance fee deposit hourly retainer agreements.
What is the best way to contact you?
Call: ( 503) 731-8888 or (503) 288-5522 Email: RPeterson@GoldbergJones.com