How We Work With You

Professional Fees:

Recommended: Project budget. Amount of total fees is based on agreed upon counsel and services to be provided as part of a process over an established time frame.

Optional: Hourly rate or agreed upon monthly fee.

Billing: Pre-determined schedule with a required advance payment, sometimes of 25 to 50 percent, depending on size of project.

Outside Expenses:

Handling fees: Outside expenses are billed at cost plus  a standard handling fee of 17.65 percent.

Includes: Graphic design and production, delivery charges, advertising specialty items, printing, photography, meeting expenses, travel and accommodations and other such items.

Billing: Estimated in advance for client approval and billed in addition to professional fees.

Miscellaneous Expenses:

Amount: 10 percent of professional fees.

Includes: Routine expenses such as mileage and parking, photocopying, faxes, standard office supplies and telephone.

Billing: Billed along with professional fees.