Fees
Transparent costs, fair fees.
You should know from the outset what to expect. That is why I work with a clear hourly rate and keep you informed about the time spent on your case.
01Principle
Clear costs – a relationship built on trust.
Clear accounts make good friends. Reliability and transparency in legal fees matter to me. With me, there are no billing surprises.
In Germany, lawyers' fees are largely governed by the Lawyers' Remuneration Act (Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz, RVG). It sets binding rules under which the amount of the fees is generally based on the value of the matter in dispute (Streitwert). Unless a different arrangement is agreed, fees are automatically billed on this basis.
In family law and in more complex cases in particular, however, billing under the RVG often does not give clients enough cost transparency. That is why I offer a transparent and easy-to-follow hourly rate – you pay only for the work actually done.
02Hourly rate
My hourly rate in detail.
€380
per hour, incl. VAT
- Net
- €319.33
- 19% VAT
- €60.67
- Gross
- €380.00
You are kept informed throughout about the time spent so far and the next steps, so you always have a clear view of the costs as they arise.
Included in the fee
- ICareful legal review and assessment of your matter
- IIComprehensive advice – by phone and in writing
- IIIDrafting and revising contracts, court submissions and documents
- IVCorrespondence with courts, authorities and the other side
- VThorough preparation for and representation in court proceedings
03Billing
Transparent – throughout your case.
I am happy to explain in a personal meeting how much work your particular case is likely to involve.
- I
Costs reimbursed by the other side
In some – but not all – family law proceedings, the unsuccessful party may be ordered to reimburse the legal costs incurred.
- II
Interim invoices during the case
So that you do not have to wait until the end of the case for an overview of the costs, I can send you interim invoices as needed. That way you keep track of everything while we work together.
- III
Crediting of payments made
All payments already made are taken into account in the final invoice and, where the other side bears the costs, refunded or credited as appropriate.
Contact
A first conversation. In confidence.
I am happy to arrange a personal meeting or an initial consultation and look forward to hearing from you – in English or German.
- Phone
- 089 244 131 96
- Office
- Maximilianstraße 2, 80539 München