At Aguilar Law Offices we are selective about the cases we accept. We will not handle frivolous suits — but we do not shy away from complicated or tough cases. It's our policy to investigate a case and, if we decide that the case has no merit or that it would not be in our client's best interest, we will not continue with the case.

Our clients often ask how much their case is worth, especially when the case involves personal injury. No attorney can tell you the value of your case without first evaluating and preparing the case. And no two cases are alike. So, our attorneys evaluate each case — and its value — on its own merit.

Our fees are based on the case. Before we start a case, we require a written fee agreement. We get paid either on an hourly basis or on a contingency basis, depending on the type of case.

Hourly fees compensate our attorneys for their time. Each attorney's hourly rate is based on his or her education, expertise, and experience in a particular area of practice.

Our contingency fee structure allows clients to bring suits that would otherwise be prohibitive on an hourly fee basis. With this arrangement, we are paid a percentage of the amount we recover on behalf of our clients. The percentage depends on the case, and is separate from expenses.

When we take contingency cases, our firm only handles them on a gross contingency fee basis. We are paid based on the total amount recovered prior to the deduction of expenses. In other words, expenses are always paid by the client.

 

We incur expenses when we handle a case. Our clients are responsible for paying all expenses related to their case. These expenses are billed separately from our time and include such items as: court costs, subpoena fees, travel expenses, delivery charges, witness fees, doctor's charges, legal research expenses and administrative charges.

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