Appeals

In addition to the normal fees for preparing and/or litigating the case the Florida Bar has allowed an additional 5% fee in case there is an appellate proceeding or post judgment action for recovery on a judgment.  What that means in English is – in case an appeal is necessary an appellate lawyer is usually … Read more

Costs vs Attorneys’ Fees

Costs are separate from the attorneys’ fees. Costs include anything from retaining experts, cost of file materials, legal research, hiring outside vendors such as copy services, presentation services, having visual aids drawn up, service of process, filing fees and a whole host of other costs that are not included with the attorneys’ fees. These costs are … Read more

Attorney Fees and Costs for Different Types of Cases

Attorney Fees and Costs In almost all injury cases there are Attorney fees and costs. In most cases, the attorneys will work on your case based on a contingency fee agreement.  This means that the law firm will get a percentage of whatever gross recovery they receive.  Therefore if the attorneys are able to obtain … Read more