Barnett Law Firm Hours and Fees Page

HOW IS THE AMOUNT OF THE SETTLEMENT DETERMINED?
This amount cannot be determined until all fault issues are concluded and the injuries are determined permanent or healed. All medical records must be obtained, all factual information gathered, and applicable legal research performed. At this point we assess the provability of the case, the conclusions of the experts and investigation, the nature of the injuries, the disabilities, the amount of the past and likely future medical bills, the lost wages, and all other factors relevant to the effect of this injury on our client. Then we research other similar claims that have been settled or tried, and use our experience and judgment to measure these factors and set a fair settlement amount.

The next step is to persuade the opponent to accept this figure. The lawyer's ability as a negotiator and his reputation in this field for success in this field are crucial factors that will affect the ultimate outcome of the case.

IS THE CLIENT'S SHARE OF THE SETTLEMENT, AFTER COSTS AND FEES SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX?
No.

IF YOU TAKE THE CASE. WHAT IS THE FEE?
Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, if there is one, otherwise no fee is charged. We pay the costs to prove the case and are reimbursed when the case is over. A signed agreement is used to make the terms clear. Usually the fee is less if the case is settled in the early stages of the case, because the lawyer's time and investment in the case are usually less then. We do not accept every case. Unusual cases may be subject to special arrangements.

OFFICE HOURS
OUR OFFICE HOURS ARE MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. WE DO HAVE EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.