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Travel time for
destinations outside of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo is billed at
one-half the normal billing rate. If there are out of town expenses, such as
hotels or meals, they are charged to the client. There is a file
opening fee, which covers access to legal research tools and other annual
licensing fees incurred by the firm. Disbursements are charged out at
competitive rates for actual long distance telephone charges, out of pocket
disbursements (such as registration and filing fees, expert reports, title
search services and mileage), fax, photocopying and printing charges and
courier charges. All internal disbursement are tracked electronically and
posted directly to the client matter number. All external disbursements are
charged at the rate charged to the firm, without surcharge. Every effort is
made to keep disbursements minimal, such as engaging external photocopying
firms for large jobs. Extraordinary or special disbursements (such as the use
of experts, long distance travel or external counsel) are discussed and
preauthorized with the client. We are able to
deliver invoices in a number of formats, everything from all details (work
done, timekeeper, hourly rate, date and time spent) to the more traditional
paragraph format. We are easily able to accommodate any special requests for
variations in billing frequency or manner. The firm is willing
to enter into a retainer and block fee arrangement. These have been
traditionally based on estimates of the work load involved in the particular
project or retainer. Special rates are available for Small Claims Court
matters (claims or defences involving less than $10,000.00). We
encourage our clients to discuss any concerns about any account rendered in
any matter. Please contact the firm for further details or to obtain an
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