Dyson Solicitors provides transparent information about their hourly rates for family law matters, emphasising their commitment to helping clients understand the cost implications of legal services. Here’s a breakdown of their guideline hourly rates for different grades of legal professionals:
Grade A: Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years’ experience.
- Rates ranging from £272 to £546, depending on location and experience level.
Grade B: Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years’ experience.
- Rates ranging from £233 to £371, depending on location and experience level.
Grade C: Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience.
- Rates ranging from £189 to £288, depending on location and experience level.
Grade D: Trainee solicitors, paralegals, and other fee earners.
- Rates ranging from £134 to £198, depending on location and experience level.
These rates are subject to VAT at 20%. The firm also offers capped fees until a certain point in the litigation process upon agreement with the client. Clients can request information about previous guideline for hourly rates for comparison purposes.
In addition to hourly rates, the Family Law Team at Dyson Solicitors is committed to Corporate Social Responsibility by offering free initial appointments for those in need. For divorce cases, the firm may provide services on a fixed fee basis, subject to consultation with one of their lawyers. Similarly, they offer fixed fee services for preparing living arrangement agreements, prenuptial agreements, and trust deeds, with the fee determined based on the assessment of the work involved.
By offering a range of fee options and providing free initial appointments for those in need, Dyson Solicitors demonstrates their commitment to accessibility and transparency in their legal services, particularly in family law matters.