Legal fee

Though the advocate fee constitute a service freely agreed with the client, they are nevertheless legally regulated by the law dated December 31, 1971 No. 1130, the decree of November 27, 1991 No. 11971 and the decree of July 12, 2005 No. 790. 

The principles governing the fee structure are explained to clients during the first contact.

In accordance to the rules governing mein-avocat and in agreement with the client, it may be a flat-rate fee or a fee determined on the basis of time spent on the examination and follow-up of the case, the firm’s fees are in this case calculated on hourly rate for the services provided. Mein-avocat may also propose a result fee in addition to the above-mentioned fee.

The fees of mein-avocat are drawn up in full transparency with the client, within a proposed fee agreement in accordance to the ethical rules of the legal profession. 

The fees are always agreed on the basis of a certain number of criteria and in particular on the basis of the nature of the case, the complexity of the case, the firm’s expertise, the time spent on the case, the stakes involved and the urgency.

Once defined, the fees are subjected to a signed written agreement with the client. When a deposit is required, the firm’s intervention is conditional to the receipt of deposit.

On the client’s request, the firm sends a precise statement of services performed and costs incurred.

 The fees are a priori applied in instalments, on the basis of interim invoices intended to provide the client with full information. Fees are invoiced in detail and communicated to clients who, on request, receive the supporting documents.