Transparent fixed fees: knowing the cost before you start

A fixed fee is a set price for a defined piece of work, such as drafting a demand letter or representing you at a hearing. You pay the same amount whether the work takes us more or less time than expected.

Where to see our fees

Our Services and prices page lists our services by practice area with their fees, and it reads our price list live, so it is always current. You can also estimate a matter with our Fee Calculator.

What is shown separately

• HST is added to our fees, as the law requires.
• Disbursements are out-of-pocket costs paid to others, such as court and tribunal filing fees, process servers or document searches. They are listed separately so you can see exactly where your money goes.

In writing, before work starts

Your retainer agreement sets out the fee, what it includes and what it doesn't. If your matter changes and needs work outside that scope, we explain the cost and get your agreement first.

When a fixed fee doesn't fit

Some matters can't fairly be priced in advance. In those cases we use an hourly rate with a written estimate, or quote a fee in writing before starting.

• Understanding fixed fees
• No hidden fees: what our prices include

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This article is general information for people in Ontario, not legal advice. Rules, forms and deadlines change, and every situation is different. Check the current rule or speak to a licensed legal professional before you act.