How much does an attorney charge?

Attorney fees will depend on the type of work being done and the experience and expertise of the lawyer. Many injury claims are handled on a contingency fee basis, in which the fee is a percent of the dollars recovered on the claim.  Other fees are based on the hours the lawyer spends working for the client and the hourly rate the lawyer charges for that work.  Some fees are based on a transaction charge, such as a set fee to set up a corporation.  As part of the decision to establish an attorney/client relationship, both the lawyer and the client should make sure that each understands the fee arrangement, and it is a good idea to reduce that understanding to writing.