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Lawyer fee-scope planner

Prepare questions about scope and billing before a consultation. This is educational planning, not a fee quote or legal advice.

Scope planner

Prepare better lawyer-fee questions

This tool does not estimate legal fees. It flags scope complexity so you know what to ask before a consultation.

Lower scope

33/100

Bring these facts

  • What court deadlines are pending?
  • Are children, safety, or support payments involved?
  • Copies of notices, contracts, emails, court papers, bills, photos, or timelines.

Ask before hiring

  • What exactly is included and excluded from the quoted scope?
  • Who will do the work: the attorney, an associate, a paralegal, or a mixed team?
  • What events can change the fee, timeline, or required retainer?
  • How often will billing updates or case-status updates be sent?