Engagement
The conflicts check
Tell us who is on the other side first, because that is the order the rules require.
- Conflicts run firstInside 24 hours, before anyone discusses facts
- A partner calls30 minutes, not billed, within 1 business day
- Fees in writing3 bases below; we propose one and put it in the letter
Fees
Three ways to pay us
We propose one at the first call and put it in writing before anyone bills an hour.
Hourly
A dispute whose shape is not known at intake
$685 partner · $520 counsel · $395 associate
You carry the cost of the unknown, and you see it monthly
Fixed fee by phase
A phase with a defined end, such as pleadings or an appeal
$45,000 through the first case-management conference
We carry the overrun inside the phase
Hybrid contingency
Plaintiff-side claims above $2M
60% of hourly, plus 12% of net recovery
We carry two fifths of the fee with you
Rates hold for the calendar year they are agreed in. We do not bill for the first call, and we do not send an invoice you have not seen an estimate for.
Offices
Two doors, one firm
Philadelphia
215 Marchand Street, 18th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 555-0148
Wilmington
1102 Orange Street, Suite 900
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 555-0173
Intake