Flat Rate Fees
We strive to ensure that our services are both effective and cost-efficient for our clients. Because our clients can benefit from cost certainty, we offer flat rate pricing for specific services, as outlined below. You will not owe anything additional unless the case requires us to go beyond the scope of the original fee. We will contact you when that occurs
ITEM | WORK INCLUDED IN THE ITEM | FEE |
|---|---|---|
Litigation Involving Money Judgments or Contract Claims | ● Review of client documents and supporting materials ● Verification of claim amounts ● Preparation of the complaint and exhibits ● SCRA searches for all relevant parties ● Monitoring service of process ● Settlement negotiations ● Appearance at up to three court dates | $4,995 (includes court costs for filing and service of process, typically $500–$600 depending on the number of defendants). |
Stage Two Litigation (Money Judgment or Contract Claims) | If the defendant appears (pro se or through counsel), Stage Two litigation includes: ● Drafting and issuing discovery ● Responding to motions to dismiss ● Responding to affirmative defenses ● Settlement negotiations, if applicable ● Up to two additional court appearances | $1,995 |
Citation to Discover Assets – Judgment Debtor) | ● Drafting and Filing a citation to discover assets against the judgment debtor ● Service of the Citation ● Settlement negotiations ● Court costs included (filing fee $80; certified mail service $7; sheriff or process server service $60–$80, if required) ● Up to three court appearances | $1,895 (court costs included) |
Citation to Discover Assets – Third Party | ● Filing a citation to discover assets against a third party (e.g., banking institution or other entity indebted to the judgment debtor) ● Filing a motion for turnover of assets ● Court costs included (filing fee $80; certified mail service $7; sheriff or process server service $60–$80, if required) ● Up to three court appearances | $1,595 (court costs included) |
Domestication of Foreign Judgment in Illinois | ● Review of case file ● Request for certified judgment from sister state ● Preparation of all required affidavits, notices, and filings ● Filing and obtaining an Illinois order confirming the judgment ● Consulting with client as to strategy to collect | $1,695 (includes approximately $450–$550 in court costs) |
Recording a Judgment to Create an Illinois Judgment Lien | ● Preparation of memorandum of judgment ● Preparation and filing of motion for memorandum of judgment ● Court appearance ● Recording of judgment with the appropriate Recorder of Deeds Confirmation of property index number when recording against real property | $1,295 (includes approximately $140 in court costs) |
Contract Review and Edits | ● Conference with client to discuss objectives and concerns ● Review of contract terms ● Proposed edits ● Up to two hours of attorney time If a contract requires additional time due to complexity, we will advise the client in advance and agree upon an adjusted flat fee. | $700 |
Revival of Judgment | ● SCRA searches ● Confirmation of outstanding judgment balance with the client ● Preparation and filing of motion to revive judgment ● Scheduling and notice to defendants ● Upload of filed petition and revived judgment order to Client | $1,395 |
Wage Garnishment | ● Review of judgment and employer information ● Preparation of wage garnishment summons and citation ● Obtain service on employer ● Attendance at up to two court hearings ● Service of wage garnishment order on employee following court approval (Approximately 4 hours of attorney time) | $1,695 (includes approximately $150 in court costs) |
Motion for Turnover | This post-judgment remedy follows a citation to discover assets and applies when assets are identified for turnover in partial or full satisfaction of a judgment. Services include: ● Drafting the motion for turnover ● Filing and scheduling the motion ● Service on judgment debtor ● Up to two court appearances (costs included) | $995 |
Subpoena for Documents Related to Judgment Debtor Assets | When asset information cannot be obtained voluntarily through a citation, we may issue a subpoena to a third party believed to possess relevant information or assets. This includes: ● Preparation of subpoena and notice of subpoena ● Filing of subpoena ● Service via first-class or certified mail on the subpoena recipient and judgment debtor ● Review of documents produced in response | $795 |