The cost of legal consultation usually ranges from several hundred yuan to several thousand yuan, depending on the complexity of the case and the size of the law firm. If the client intends to entrust but has not yet entrusted, lawyers generally do not charge consulting fees. In China, except for some law firms in first-and second-tier cities, which may charge consulting fees, interviews of most law firms are free. The consulting fees of law firms are generally charged by time, and the consulting fees for simple cases such as labor contracts, marital problems or simple civil cases may be between 50 and several hundred yuan. For complex cases, such as divorce property disputes or commercial disputes, lawyers will charge fees according to the size of the subject matter of the case, and may suggest the client to entrust the case. Simple question, lawyers generally do not take the initiative to ask for consulting fees.
The service content of law firm:
1. Legal consultation: provide legal consultation for individuals or enterprises and answer legal questions;
2. Agency litigation: representing the parties in civil, criminal or administrative litigation;
3. Contract review: help customers review, draft and modify the contract text;
4. Writing of legal documents: including indictment, defense, appeal and other legal documents;
5. Intellectual property services: including trademark and patent applications and rights protection;
6. Corporate legal affairs: providing legal services such as company registration, merger and reorganization for enterprises;
7. Non-litigation legal services: legal services involving non-litigation matters such as labor disputes, family disputes and inheritance.
To sum up, the consulting fees of law firms usually depend on the complexity of cases and the size of law firms. Simple questions may be free or charged a lower fee, while complex cases may require higher consulting fees.
Legal basis:
People's Republic of China (PRC) Lawyers Law
Article 25
When a lawyer undertakes business, the law firm shall accept the entrustment uniformly, sign a written entrustment contract with the client, collect fees uniformly according to the provisions of the state and record them truthfully. Law firms and lawyers shall pay taxes according to law.