Lawyers can be expensive! The Haverman Law Firm handles many cases based on non-contingent hourly fees, calculated upon the amount of time the case requires, billed monthly. However, we know that many people need us most at a time when they can least afford us. A serious accident, with medical bills and missed work, can financially devastate a family.

Because of this, we offer contingent fees, set as a percentage of the recovery, if there is one. If there is no recovery, there will be no fee. Under this arrangement, we also advance money for court costs and litigation expenses which does not have to be repaid unless there is a recovery. Many clients prefer this alternative because it helps protect their cash flow, it helps share the risk on difficult cases, and some clients feel secure knowing their lawyer has a financial incentive to maximize their recovery.

At our firm, the choice of billing methods is strictly decided by the client.