Billing
As part of our commitment to value, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is dedicated to controlling costs and managing client fees. These billing practices enable our firm to provide our clients with quality, cost-effective legal counsel.
Cost Control Efforts - Computerized research services are billed at vendors' regular rates to third parties without discount
- No charges for local telephone calls and regular mailings
- Shipping of express mail and packages are billed at cost
- Photocopies are billed at $.15 without additional charges for personnel
- All travel expenses are billed at cost and local expenses are not billed
- No charges for many administrative services
- No charges for staff overtime
2008 Hourly Rates - Partners: $250-$495 per hour
- Associates: $160-$255 per hour
- Paralegals: $110-$175 per hour
Budgeting and Billing Our firm has been providing task-based billing and budgeting information to a number of our clients for many years. Currently, we also interface with several of our clients electronically for billing.
Alternative Billing Arrangements The firm is willing to discuss any billing arrangements that bring value to both parties, including:
- “Not to exceed” average hourly rates
- Single lump sum annual retainers
- Per file or per case charge
- Hourly or blended rates
*As of 1/1/08. These rates represent the average rates of the Top 25% of firms with 251-350 attorneys in the nation, except firms in New York, according to the results of an annual survey conducted by a nationally recognized accounting firm.
*As of 1/1/08. These rates represent the average rates of the Top 25% of firms with 251 or more attorneys in the Midwest excluding Chicago and Cleveland, according to the results of an annual survey conducted by a nationally recognized accounting firm.
*As of 1/1/08. These rates represent the average rates of the Top 25% of firms with 101 or more attorneys in Ohio, according to the results of an annual survey conducted by a nationally recognized accounting firm.