McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf, L.L.P., like all law firms, earns its income through fees generated by the individual attorneys.

Fees are set on the basis of a reasonable charge for services rendered; using for guidance a baseline computation of lawyer/paralegal hours times individual hourly rates. We then determine a reasonable fee that takes into account such things as the effort expended, the time limitations and deadlines imposed, the level of expertise required, the novelty and difficulty of the issues, the amount involved, the results achieved, and the experience, reputation and ability of the attorneys working on the matter.

Legal fees on a substantial matter can quickly accumulate. McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf, L.L.P. attempts to maintain reasonable fee levels under the circumstances by, among other things, minimizing duplication of effort on a project, utilizing pre-existing resources, and applying cost-benefit analysis to most sub-projects.

Out-of-pocket expenses, if any, incurred by the firm are billed to clients as a separate item on monthly statements. Our practice is to furnish monthly statements which detail work performed and expenses incurred. Unless otherwise agreed, statements are always due and payable upon receipt. Because the circumstances and requirements of clients and their business differ, alternate arrangements are made on a case by case basis. We encourage our clients to contact us as to any statement at their earliest convenience so that problems can be resolved without delay.