Fees and Costs

Lien Perfection Services

  • Preliminary notice (Limited Verification – See *8 in Lien Services Agreement)
    $22.50
  • Standard preliminary notice request
    $33.50
  • Notice Including Lien Deadline Tracking Services
    $75.00
  • Lien or Bond Claim Referral: Includes drafting claim and statutory letters to Owner/prime but not Title Policy
    $165.00 - $240.00
  • Private and Public Works Lien Foreclosures
    $200.00 - $350.00

(Fees do not include postage or long distance calls)

Collections Services

  • Collection call and demand letter without follow-up
    $32.50
  • Open Account Referral: Open file, call to customer, demand letter
    $85.00
  • Standard Contractor Lawsuit
    $175.00 - $250.00
  • Default Judgments (Excluding Court Appearances and Motions)
    $185.00 - $275.00
  • Private and Public Works Foreclosures
    $200.00 - $350.00
  • Garnishments
    $225.00 - $300.00

(A standard collection fee of 5% of gross recoveries up to $75,000 and 2 ½% on amounts exceeding $75,000 is also assessed at the time of recovery)

Security Documents

  • Promissory Note
    $80.00
  • Confession of Judgment
    $175.00
  • Standard UCC - 1 and Security Agreements, including customer letters and search
    $75.00

Hourly and Contingent Fee Rates

    Hourly Rates: Rates shown below are reduced by 15% when 2 ½ or 5% contingent rate is in effect.

  • Paralegals
    $105.00 - $150.00
  • Attorneys
    $150.00 - $375.00

The above schedule of fees and costs are meant to provide an estimate rather that a fixed and firm amount. There are may factors that can influence the cost of legal services and the cost of document production.

(Contingent Rates are also available for collection referrals.)

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