Fees.
Attorney fees are based either on the German lawyers’ remuneration act (RVG) or on a fee agreement. In court proceedings the statutory fees may not be undercut; a higher fee can be agreed at any time.
Statutory fees (RVG)
In civil, administrative and partly social-law matters, fees are based primarily on the amount in dispute: the more significant the matter, the higher the fees. Out of court, the criteria of § 14 RVG apply; in litigation, procedural, hearing and, where applicable, settlement fees arise. A specialist attorney costs no more than a non-specialist.
Good to know: after a non-fault traffic accident in Germany, the other party or their liability insurer usually bears the legal fees.
Fee agreement
We are not cheap, but good. In complex or particularly extensive matters we bill by time spent to cover our costs and conclude a separate fee agreement with you; the hourly rate applied is generally between €280 and €320 net per hour.
Payment is possible by bank transfer, credit or debit card, in cash or via PayPal. For larger PayPal payments, however, we must add the applicable commission to the invoice amount.