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ATTORNEY SERVICES RATES



Current rate is $275.00 per hour for attorney representation and legal services. Clients are billed in one-tenth of an hour increments.



ATTORNEY RETAINER INFORMATION



Retainers are determined on a case-by-case basis, but generally range between $1,500.00 and $5,000.00 if you are engaged in litigation, a trial retainer will be required at least 30 days prior to a scheduled trial. At the conclusion of a matter, unused trust funds are refunded to the client.


COURT COSTS & MISC FEES



Most counties have an itemized listing of filing fees available on their website. Court costs vary based on County and the type of case filed. Some cases require additional fees for specialized or expert services.



MEDIATION SERVICES RATES



Current rate is $250.00 per hour for mediation services. Parties are billed in one-tenth of an hour increments.



MEDIATION RETAINER INFORMATION



Retainers are determined on a case-by-case basis, but generally set at $1,000.00 with each party responsible for one-half, unless agreed to otherwise. When mediation services are concluded, unused funds in trust are refunded to the parties in the same the proportion they are paid.



PRIVATE HEARING FEES



If both parties are agreeable, they may jointly contract with a retired judge to conduct a private dissolution or uncontested divorce hearing in my office in lieu of a public hearing at the county courthouse. The fee for this service ranges between $150.00 and $185.00.



Stacy M. Schumacher, Attorney At law, LLC




5354 cemetery road, hilliard, ohio 43026

PHone: 614-638-3554

Email: info@dublinfamilylaw.com