FEES & ENGAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Professional, Scope-Driven, and Court-Informed
Just Write Legal provides substantive legal writing and litigation strategy support exclusively for attorneys.
Engagements are structured to reflect the nature of the matter, procedural posture, complexity, and urgency of the work.
Just Write Legal does not operate on menu pricing or estimates based on page count.
ENGAGEMENT CONFIRMATION
All engagements are confirmed in writing before work begins.
Confirmation addresses:
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Scope of work
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Engagement structure (hourly, defined-scope, flat fee, or retainer)
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Billing practices and expectations
Fees are not fixed or quoted until the matter has been reviewed and scope is determined.
BILLING STRUCTURE
Hourly Engagements
Hourly billing is appropriate for matters where scope may evolve, including:
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Legal research and analysis
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Motion revisions or supplemental briefing
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Discovery drafting and responses
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Appellate record review
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Litigation strategy consultations
Hourly time is billed in fifteen (15)-minute increments.
A minimum of one (1) hour is billed for any project.
Defined-Scope & Flat-Fee Engagements
For matters with clearly identifiable deliverables, Just Write Legal may offer defined-scope or flat-fee engagements, including:
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Motions and memoranda of law
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Opposition and reply briefs
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Appellate brief support
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Discrete discovery projects
Fat-fee arrangements are available for:
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Uncontested divorce matters
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Landlord–tenant notices
Defined-scope and flat-fee work is confirmed in writing after review of the matter and scope.
PAYMENT TERMS
Retainer Requirement
A retainer is required for all new clients.
The retainer amount is determined after the matter is submitted and scope of work is assessed. Retainers are applied to future work in accordance with the engagement terms.
For attorneys with active or ongoing dockets, Just Write Legal also offers monthly retainer arrangements designed to provide:
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Priority access
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Ongoing drafting and research support
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Reduced onboarding time across matters
Payment Methods
Accepted payment methods include:
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Zelle
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ACH transfer
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PayPal
Payment terms are outlined in the written engagement confirmation.
BILLING PRACTICES
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Time is tracked and billed in 15-minute increments
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Minimum billing is one (1) hour per project
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Work outside the confirmed scope requires approval
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Invoicing cadence is established at intake
Just Write Legal provides substantive legal support only and does not perform clerical or administrative services.
CONFIDENTIALITY & SUPERVISION
All work is performed:
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Under attorney supervision and authority
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With strict confidentiality
Just Write Legal is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation or legal advice to the public.
GETTING STARTED
Engagements begin with submission of the matter for review, followed by:
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Scope assessment
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Engagement confirmation
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Retainer placement (for new clients)
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Commencement of work