FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
If you have suffered a personal injury or a loved one has died, you have been injured once. We believe in picking our cases carefully to try and ensure profitability for the Firm and for the client. We do not want the client to be injured by his or her own attorney, who charges a high contingency fee. Therefore, we normally only deduct a 29% contingency fee (assuming a successful outcome) on personal injury/wrongful death cases. We sometimes contract for higher or lower contingency fees, depending on the complexity of the case and risk. Costs and expenses are separate and deducted upon successful completion of the case. We normally do not charge for costs and expenses if there is unfavorable outcome. Workers Compensation. The maximum amount that can be charged in Missouri Workers Compensation cases is 25%. We often, though not always, charge only 22%. The maximum amount that can be charged in Illinois Workers Compensation cases is 20%. We often, though not always, charge only 17%. Costs and expenses are separate and deducted upon successful completion of the case. We normally do not charge for costs and expenses if there is unfavorable outcome. Social Security Disability/Supplemental Security Income. We charge the standard 25% of past due benefits, or $6000 (whichever is less). We normally do not charge for costs and expenses in these cases.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Yes. 15 Hours Minimum of Continuing Legal Education is required. Attorneys attend or speak at seminars on various aspects of law to earn yearly credit. I have been a sponsored speaker at such events.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Attorney handling personal injury, Wrongful Death, Workers Compensation, Social Security, and limited other general practice matters.