
1.
Flat
Fees - General Terms. Any
flat fee quoted shall include all relevant work identified therein. Flat fees
neither increase nor decrease, with the following exceptions being excluded from
flat fees.
a. Circumstances provided in the clauses CLIENT NEGLECT, CLIENT OMISSION,
NON-DISCLOSURE OR COMMISSION OF OTHER LITIGATION / BAD ACTS AND CLIENT ANGST
(excessive phone calls or communications) or WITHDRAWAL OR TERMINATION OF
REPRESENTATION and EXPRESS LIMITATIONS (percentage of fee earned at agreed
phases of the case).
b. Any proceedings or work arising after sentencing are considered post
sentencing matters and are be billed at the hourly rate charged at the time
such additional representation is requested. In such event, a deposit to
trust is required at commencement of representation sufficient to cover
anticipated fees and costs. A flat fee may then be quoted in lieu of hourly
fees; flat fee to be set by attorney after issues and complexity are
ascertained.
2.
Settlement Phase. For purpose
of retainer agreements, settlement phase includes investigation of the criminal
case, plea bargaining with the prosecution, and completion through sentencing or
other disposition if the plea bargain is accepted by the client before
proceeding into contested phases and prior to preparation for discovery
disputes, motion hearing, readiness hearing or trial. If preliminary
hearing is relevant (class 3 felony and above), it is negotiable whether the
preliminary hearing is included in the settlement fee.
3.
Settlement Flat Fee. A
settlement flat fee includes all work necessary to prepare for and complete
matters identified in the above SETTLEMENT PHASE. If settled before contested
phases, a settlement flat fee will include representation through final
disposition. If not settled, trial fees would be required.
4.
Contested Phase. For purpose
of retainer agreements, trial phase shall include investigation of the criminal
case, plea bargaining with the prosecution, preliminary hearing if applicable
(class 3 felony and above), discovery dispute, motion hearings, readiness
hearing, trial to the court or to a jury, and sentencing if a plea is tendered
or the client is found guilty of any charge.
5.
Hearing or Trial Flat Fee. A
hearing or trial flat
fee includes all work necessary to prepare for and complete matters identified
in the above CONTESTED PHASE. A hearing or trial flat fee includes all proceedings
necessary in the trial court up to and including dismissal order, not guilty
verdict or sentencing. Hearing flat fee refers to a contested final orders
hearing wherein a full trial is not available. The following is a specific exception to and is excluded
from a hearing or trial flat fee.
In the event of jury trial
and non-unanimous (hung) jury, fees for second or subsequent trial shall not
be included in the flat fee and shall be billed at the hourly rate charged
at the time such additional representation is requested. In such event, a
deposit to trust shall be made at commencement of representation sufficient
to cover anticipated fees and costs. A flat fee may then be quoted in lieu
of hourly fees; flat fee to be set by attorney after issues and trial
complexity are ascertained. Second jury trial flat fee quote may be more or
less than flat fees in the first jury trial.
6.
Flat Fees - Phases of Case When Fees Deemed Earned
Although a flat
fee for identified work will
neither increase nor decrease, in the event of early termination of
representation, the fee would be affected.
When flat fees
are quoted, provision is made in the retainer agreement wherein attorney and
client agree certain percentages of the total flat fees shall be deemed
earned upon completion of identified phases in the case.

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COMPARISON OF HOURLY FEES TO FLAT FEES |
Hourly fees are computed upon time expended, are not capped at any specific
amount and can not be predicted with certainty.
A flat fee includes all relevant work identified therein. Flat fees neither
increase nor decrease, with exceptions being excluded from flat fees as
identified above or in the particular retainer agreement.
Hourly fees may be more or less than a flat
fee which is a known fee in a specified amount.
In most circumstances, I initially make an option offer of 1.) billing to be
upon hourly fees, or in the alternative, 2.) quote of a settlement flat fee or a trial flat fee.
Offered fee options will be up to the client, however
client's initial election will be
final. Attorney reserves the right to quote hourly fees only without a
flat fee offer, or hourly and trial flat fee options only. Attorney
reserves the right to decline any case.

Contingency fees are a percentage of the award won and collected for the client.
I base the percentage upon the net recovery - amount received after deduction of
previously paid costs - litigation expenses, and offer contingency fees only in
debt collection cases.

1.
Hourly Fees. In family law matters, this office bills fees only on an hourly basis. Time expended
determines fees. It is economically beneficial to the parties if they are able
to amiably resolve disputed issues, or at minimum establish communication
between themselves. That frequently does not happen. If a client's
spouse makes litigation difficult and significant time is required - if a court
fight is inevitable, now is as good as any time to resolve the issues.
2.
Contingency (Percentage) Fees Not Offered.
In the
1980's the Colorado Supreme Court approved contingency fees for collection of
support arrearages - past due child support or spousal maintenance. A
contingency fee is a percentage of the arrearage amount actually
collected. Contingency fees regarding collection of current support
remains expressly prohibited. To comport with ethical rules governing attorneys, modification or
enforcement of current child support must be billed on an hourly basis. If a
contingency fee were elected by the client, separate fee structures would be
required for current support vs. support arrearages.
Foreseeable disputes between client and counsel regarding contingency fees.
1. a.
Hours expended associated with
"arrearage support" would be included in the contingent
(percentage) fee and not billable separately. Such a designation is
favorable to the attorney.
b. Hours expended associated with modification or enforcement of
"current support" would be billed separately in addition to the contingent
(percentage) fee. Such a designation is favorable to the attorney.
c. Designation of the association with "arrearage" or
"current" support inherently raises conflict between client and
counsel. This is the primary reason I do not offer contingency
(percentage) fees..
2. Settlement conflicts.
a. Attorney's fees could be affected by amount or
speed of recovery. If attorney made a recommendation acceptance of an
immediate lump sum settlement percentage of arrearages (bird in the hand
worth two in the bush), under a contingency fees this could appear motivated by
counsel's desire for quick recovery of a contingency fee. Client's
interests and that of counsel may be in conflict.
b. Client may desire to offer obligor a percentage
settlement as satisfaction and accord when counsel believes with reasonable
effort, larger or full recovery may be achieved. Percentage settlement
would reduce recovery, and hence reduce fees. Client's interests and that
of counsel may be in conflict.
c. These same issues exist with any contingency fee, i.e.: injury cases or
debt collection. The difference is that family law involves parties who
are frequently emotional and have a previous interaction history - not objective
persons making rational decisions in the normal course of business.
3. Client may desire to offer obligor garnishment or
income assignment at a lower rate than available by law. That would
reduce and delay recovery, hence earned contingency fees. As with ¶2(c)
above the prior interaction history comes into play. Client's interests
and that of counsel may be in conflict.
This
attorney will not violate ethical rules or set up potential conflict, confusion,
fee dispute or possible ethical complaint. Therefore, I do not accept support enforcement on a contingency (percentage)
basis - only hourly fees are
offered. An
obligee may
find contingency fees elsewhere, but please don't ask here. The answer is no.

In
criminal, DUI and traffic cases, I quote either a settlement flat fee or trial
flat fee depending upon the facts of the case. I also offer the option of hourly
fees.
Fee option will be up to the client, however
client's election will be final.

DMV proceedings can not be
negotiated. After hearing, ruling is entered favorably or adversely to client.
Attorneys may not issue a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum as can be done in
criminal or civil court trials - DMV proceedings require issuance by the chief
hearing officer in Denver. DMV proceedings are conducted under the
Administrative Procedures Act, CRS 24-4-105, with relaxed rules of evidence and
hearsay rules that are generally unfavorable to client.
In
DMV proceedings, I quote either a limited flat fee or hourly fees.
Client's
election is final.
DMV limited flat fee
includes review of the case in preparation for license revocation, suspension or
denial hearing, legal research as may be required, and appearance at hearing.
Additional hours or costs
necessitated by continuance by the state, subpoena procurement or discovery are billed at hourly rates. Attorney may request additional proceeds be
deposited to trust against which the attorney may bill additional fees and
costs.
Total fees & costs may
exceed the DMV limited flat fee.
Should DMV adverse ruling
enter, DMV limited flat fee excludes appeal to District Court and application
for interlock probationary driving privileges or attorney appearance at
interlock hearing.

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FEES -
CREDITOR
DEBT COLLECTION |
In
debt collection cases, I quote creditor clients either a contingent fee or
hourly fees. In an unusual circumstance, flat fees may be offered. Fee option will be up to the client, however
client's election will be final.
I do not represent debtors.


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Costs. In addition to attorneys fees, and
not in lieu, client will be responsible for and pay all costs or out of pocket
expenses incurred. The attorney accepts have no obligation to incur expenses as
costs until payment has been deposited by the client. |
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charges apply to
in-house costs
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FAX: outgoing long distance per
page: |
$ 1.00 |
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FAX: outgoing local per
page: |
$ 0.50 |
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FAX: incoming per
page: |
$ 0.75 |
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Photocopies per
page: |
$ 0.20 |
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charges apply to
courthouse copy costs
(set by court): |
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Photocopies at courthouse copier per page |
$ 0.25 |
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Photocopies by court clerk per
page: |
$ 0.75 |
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Certification per
document: |
$ 10.00 |
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LEGAL RESEARCH
attorney legal research available
only to clients in litigation cases
NOTICE: legal research costs subject to change by on-line
subscription research publisher |
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SINGLE
DATABASE LEGAL RESEARCH CHARGE
$50 per legal issue
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MULTIPLE
DATABASE LEGAL RESEARCH CHARGE
including all states or all feds
$75 per legal issue
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LEGAL
RESEARCH HOURLY ATTORNEY'S
FEES
attorney time expended during
legal research
hourly
fees are not applicable to research in
flat
fee litigation cases - database charge would apply
hourly fees are not applicable to
research in contingency fee
litigation cases - database charge would apply
hourly fees are applicable and
billable to research in
hourly billing
litigation cases - database charge would apply |
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ON-LINE
RECORDS SEARCHES
LIMITED TO LITIGATION CASES |
$60
Per Person
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BACKGROUND
SEARCH - CLIENT OR LITIGATION OPPOSING PARTY
COLORADO & NATIONAL CRIMINAL HISTORY SEARCH
reduced
bundled search fee for litigation clients
search available
only to clients in litigation cases |
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MULTIPLE DATABASE INCLUDED SEARCHES
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Colorado
Driving Record - attorney search on-line
confidential database subject to Driver Privacy
Protection Acts
All States
Driving Records Self
Help Free Links |
Criminal
History Search -
National & States
warrants - convictions - sex offender
confidential databases subject to
GLB Act
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Criminal History Search -
Colorado
Colorado Bureau of Investigation - CBI |
Colorado
State Court Litigation History
civil - criminal - traffic |
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$20
Per Person
Per Search
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SINGLE
DATABASE SEARCHES
searches available
only to clients in litigation cases |
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AVAILABLE SINGLE DATABASE SEARCHES
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Colorado
Driving Record - attorney search on-line
confidential database subject to Driver Privacy
Protection Acts
All States
Driving Records Self
Help Free Links |
Criminal
History Search -
National & States
warrants - convictions - sex offender
confidential databases subject to
GLB Act |
Criminal History Search -
Colorado
Colorado Bureau of Investigation - CBI |
Colorado
State Court Litigation History
civil - criminal - traffic |
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$85
Per Person
Minimum *
Refer to
Pricing Information
Below Right
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LOCATOR
- BACKGROUND
SEARCH
WITNESS OR LITIGATION OPPOSING PARTY
confidential
databases subject to
Federal Graham-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB
Act) 15 U.S.C. §§ 6801 et. seq.
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
15 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et. seq.
searches available
only to clients in litigation cases |
| People
Search |
License
Search |
Criminal
Records |
Court
Records |
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Social Security Searches
Live Credit Headers
First Name & Date of Birth
Skip Tracing Searches
Name and Address
Possible Relatives
Possible Roommates
Cell & Unlisted Numbers
Telephone Searches
Professional License
News / Media Search |
Professional Licenses
Vehicle Registrations
Boat Registrations
Marriage Licenses
Divorce Records
FAA Licenses
FCC Licenses
DEA Registrants
IRS Tax Practitioners
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National Warrants
State Criminal
National Criminal
LA Municipal Index
California Counties
Sex Offender Search
Federal Criminal Docket
OFAC-Terrorist
Criminal Profile
Conviction Search
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Federal Court Records
Bankruptcy Records
Tax Lien Records
Eviction Records
Civil Judgments
Notices of Default
Verdicts & Settlements
Mortgage Records
Property Records
Combo BK,TL,JG,ND
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Search |
Business
Search |
Other
Included Searches |
all identified databases
are searched in
a standard search
at rate quoted to left
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additional
searching
may be
required |
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Vehicle Ownership
Boat Ownership
Property Ownership
Verdicts & Settlements
Corporate Records
UCC Filing Records
Mortgage Records
DBA / FBN Search
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Business Credit Report
Corporate Records
UCC Filings
DBA / FBN Search
FEIN-Tax ID Search
Business Phone Search
Federal Court Records
Business Criminal Search
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Maildrop Locator
Bank Locator
Credit Union Locator
Phone Company Identifier
Valid SSN Verifier
Death Index Search
County Locator
Storage Facility Locator
Law Enforcement Locator
Jail & Prison Locator
High Risk Address Search |
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Pricing Information |
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Some searches require searching
multiple databases for multiple criteria, such as name
& social security number plus multiple addresses or
phone numbers. Alias names may be involved.
Additional time and database charges are incurred
during complicated searches, therefore while the above
price would be anticipated, additional expense may be
incurred. |
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SEARCHES
NOT INCLUDED IN LOCATOR - BACKGROUND CHECK |
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Attorney
Searches |
Database
On-Site or
Delayed Searches |
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Colorado
Driving Record
Colorado
State Court Litigation History
Criminal History Search - Colorado CBI
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On-site County Criminal
On-site State Criminal
Vehicle Ownership
State Driving Records
Consumer Credit Reports
Federal Criminal Records
Federal Civil Records
On-site County Civil |
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other searches are
available in litigation cases
contact attorney for details and pricing |
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Client authorization
is obtained
for any large cost expense. Final expenditure may run less or
client
may periodically be asked for additional amounts to be deposited to trust if
fees and costs will exceed previous deposits. |
Client
will be provided with a trust accounting and itemized
billing statement when there has been activity on the account. At the end of
each case, a detailed accounting summary is provided and
remaining trust proceeds are refunded. |
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trust
deposit for anticipated fees & costs is due when
retained |
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attorney does not accept installment payments |
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regular billings are
scheduled on the 1st and 15th
if
fees and costs are not paid as agreed, representation is
withdrawn |
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MAJOR
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
PAYPAL ACCEPTED |
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Criminal, DUI or Traffic. By way of example, but not limitation,
costs may include
laboratory or scientific testing &
analysis,
private
investigator,
process
service, subpoena or witness fees, reports,
stenographer or transcript fees,
CourLlink eFile
fees, court costs, bank
charges, out of state driving
records, Colorado driving record, national and/or Colorado criminal history,
Colorado litigation history,
computer legal research,
facsimile
transmission (FAX), photocopy or photographic expenses, phone long distance tolls,
postage, and all other out of pocket expenses related to this
case.
Divorce. By way of
example, but not limitation, costs may include parental allocation /
parenting time evaluation,
psychological, psychiatric or medical examination, skip
tracing or asset search,
mediation,
arbitration,
laboratory or scientific testing &
analysis,
DNA paternity
testing, blood or urine drug testing,
private
investigator,
process
service,
property
appraisals -
real
estate,
vehicle
or
personal property,
expert witnesses or reports, subpoena or witness fees,
stenographer
or transcript fees, discovery costs incurred to obtain copies of
relevant documents or records, expenses to procure court files or medical
records,
electronic
file and serve fees,
CourLlink eFile
fees,
court filing fees and costs, bank
charges, out of state driving
records, Colorado driving record, national and/or Colorado criminal history,
Colorado litigation history,
computer legal
research,
facsimile
transmission (FAX),
photocopy or photographic
expenses, phone long distance
tolls, postage, and all other out of pocket expenses related to this case.
Adoption. By way of
example, but not limitation, costs may include home study, psychological,
psychiatric or medical examination, relinquishment counseling, parenting
classes, adoption agency fees, skip tracing
or asset search,
mediation,
arbitration, birth certificate,
laboratory or scientific testing &
analysis,
DNA paternity
testing, blood or urine drug testing,
private
investigator,
process
service,
subpoena or witness fees, reports, stenographer
or transcript fees,
electronic
file and serve fees,
CourLlink eFile
fees,
court filing fees and
costs, bank charges,
out of
state driving records, Colorado driving record, national and/or Colorado criminal history,
Colorado litigation history,
computer legal
research,
facsimile
transmission (FAX),
photocopy or photographic
expenses, phone long distance tolls, postage, and all other
out of pocket expenses related to this case.
Paternity. By way of
example, but not limitation, costs may include custody evaluation, parenting
classes, psychological, psychiatric or medical examination, skip
tracing or asset search,
mediation,
arbitration, birth
certificate,
laboratory or scientific