Fees
Clients are often concerned about what it will cost to bring their case to a successful conclusion. While Bos & Glazier works on a straight hourly arrangement for some of our practice areas (Commercial disputes and most defense cases), we also accept cases on a contingency fee basis.
Like it sounds, a contingency fee means that we do not recover any fee for our time unless there is a recovery for our client. Our fee in contingent cases is based on a percentage of the total recovery after deducting out-of-pocket costs that we paid to prepare the case. The contingent fee arrangement puts most of the risk of litigation on our firm. The terms of the agreement are spelled out in an easy-to-read written contract signed before we begin to work on the case.
For cases we handle on an hourly basis, we may charge a retainer. We will bill against that retainer on a monthly basis. We provide guidance on what the likely costs of litigation will be and advise if unexpected turns in the litigation (which can happen) will change the anticipated budget. We do not use inexperienced, young attorneys who "learn the ropes" on client cases. Every Bos & Glazier attorney has at least 20 years of litigation experience.
Communicating With the Firm
We strive to be available at all times to answer questions or discuss strategy decisions on our clients' cases. We are comfortable using e-mail, phone contact, in-person meetings or letters to keep our clients informed. Just let us know how you would like us to contact you. If our attorneys are not immediately available, our legal assistants and law clerks may also be able to help you. You can always expect to receive a return call or other contact within 24 hours.
Legal Resources
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT:
- US Senate
- US House or Representatives
- US Department of Justice
- US Library of Congress (find status of federal legislation)
- US Code (via Cornell University)
- Internal Revenue Service
STATE GOVERNMENT:
APPELLATE COURT OPINIONS:
- Office of the US Courts
- Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Mich Sup Ct and Ct of Appeals Opinions)
LOCAL COURTS:
- Kent County Circuit Courthttp://www.accesskent.com/Courts/17thcc/
- United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
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