Reply to a fee estimate request

Cost is the first question. A clear, honest estimate wins trust before the first meeting.

Last reviewed October 14, 2026

Thank them for asking

Welcome the enquiry and confirm you can help.

State a fee range or fixed fee for the type of matter.

List the work covered and what is extra.

Name court fees, searches and other disbursements.

Say whether fees are fixed, hourly or staged.

Invite a short call to confirm the scope.

Only for fixed-fee work. Otherwise give a range and the factors.

No. Explain what the client gets for the fee.

It shares published fees. A person confirms the quote.

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