2. Lawyers charge consulting fees by the hour. According to the complexity and workload of the case, this should be negotiated with lawyers in different regions, which is generally a negotiation system. Usually, the cost will be evaluated according to the difficulty of the question and the time and energy spent answering the question.
Legal basis: Measures for the Administration of Lawyers' Fees
Article 3 Fees for lawyers' services shall follow the principles of openness, fairness, voluntary compensation and good faith. Law firms should facilitate the people, strengthen internal management, reduce service costs, and provide convenient and high-quality legal services for clients.
Article 4 The fees for lawyers' services shall be guided by the government and regulated by the market.