As part of our commitment to value, Dinsmore 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
2012 Hourly Rates
- Partners: $230 - $575 per hour
- Associates: $180 - $280 per hour
- Paralegals: $110 - $210 per hour
Budgeting & 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 ArrangementsThe 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 1/1/11. These rates represent the median average rates of firms with 351 or more attorneys in the nation, excluding firms in New York, according to the results of an annual survey conducted by a nationally recognized accounting firm.
*As of 1/1/11. These rates represent the median average rates 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.