Fees
Clear fees, in writing, before we start
We use flat fees wherever we can, so you know the total up front. When a matter can’t be priced that way, like a contested divorce, we bill by the hour and give you a written estimate first.
First consultation
$150for 30 minutes
Credited to your fee if you hire us. At our office, by video or by phone.
Example fee for this concept site.
By practice area
Fees for common matters
Example fees for this concept site. These fees apply to new matters started on or before June 30, 2027.
Wills & trusts
About wills & trusts| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Will package, one personWill, financial and medical powers of attorney, directive to physicians, HIPAA release | $850Flat fee |
| Will package, coupleThe same documents for both of you | $1,350Flat fee |
| Living trust package, coupleTrust, back-up wills, deed to your home, powers of attorney | $3,200Flat fee, starting at |
| Transfer on death deedIncludes recording with the county | $395Flat fee |
| Updating an existing plan | $250Flat fee, starting at |
County recording fees are extra and usually under $50.
Probate
About probate| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Simple probate (muniment of title)Will accepted as a transfer document | $2,200Flat fee, starting at |
| Probate with an executorThrough letters testamentary and the inventory | $3,900Flat fee, starting at |
| Small estate affidavitNo will, smaller estates | $1,800Flat fee, starting at |
| Proving the heirs when there’s no will | $3,500Flat fee, starting at |
Court costs and the newspaper notice are paid from the estate, usually a few hundred dollars; we tell you the exact amount up front. When there’s no will, the court also appoints a lawyer to look out for unknown heirs, and the court sets that fee.
Family law
About family law| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Uncontested divorce, no children | $2,400Flat fee |
| Uncontested divorce with childrenIncludes the parenting plan and support order | $3,400Flat fee |
| Contested divorce or custodyWritten estimate after your consultation | $325 an hourHourly |
| Changing an order by agreement | $2,500Flat fee, starting at |
Court filing fees are extra and are paid when the case is filed. We tell you the exact amount up front.
Small business formation
About small business formation| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| LLC formation packageCertificate of formation, company agreement, EIN, first-year checklist | $950Flat fee |
| Company agreement for an existing LLC | $650Flat fee, starting at |
| Partnership or buy-sell agreement | $1,200Flat fee, starting at |
| Assumed name certificate | $250Flat fee |
The Texas Secretary of State charges $300 to file an LLC’s certificate of formation. State fees are paid at cost.
Hourly work
When a flat fee doesn’t fit
Example rates for this concept site.
- Partners
- $325an hour
- Senior paralegal
- $140an hour
Contested divorces and custody cases depend on choices the other side makes, so we can’t honestly promise a flat fee. You’ll get a written estimate after your consultation, time is recorded in six-minute steps, and every bill lists exactly what we did.
Paying for legal help
Payment plans
Any flat fee over $1,500 can be split into three monthly payments, with no interest.
How to pay
Card, check or bank transfer. Card payments go through a secure payment page; we never take card numbers by email.
Court and filing fees
Money paid to the court, the county or the state is extra and passed on at cost. We tell you the amount before you pay anything.
Questions
Questions about fees
Why do you charge for a consultation?
A paid consultation means you get real advice about your situation, not a sales pitch. And if you hire us, the $150 is credited to your fee.
What if my matter turns out to be more complicated?
We tell you before doing any extra work and agree on the cost in writing. You never find out about a new charge from a bill.
Do you charge for phone calls and emails?
Not on flat-fee matters. On hourly matters, calls and emails are billed at the hourly rate, and we keep them short.
What isn’t included in a flat fee?
Money paid to the government or a newspaper: court filing fees, recording fees, state filing fees and legal notices. We tell you those amounts before you pay anything.
Next step
Start with a $150 consultation
30 minutes with an attorney, credited to your fee if you hire us. You’ll leave knowing the price of the next step.