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 or surcharge
• 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

2010 Hourly Rates

• Partners:    $220 - $550 per hour
• Associates: $175 - $270 per hour
• Paralegals: $115 - $200 per hour

Budgeting and Billing

We have been providing task-based billing and budgeting information to a number of our clients for many years. We currently work with over a dozen e-billing services to accommodate client systems and achieve greater cost efficiencies.

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 1/1/10. These rates represent the average rates of the Top 25% of firms with 351 or more 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 1/1/10. 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 1/1/10 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.