SCHEDULE OF ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COURT COSTS (EFFECTIVE January 1, 2024)

Case initiation (New UD – residential) – $699.00 :

– File review/set up, Preparation of Complaint, Summons, Civil Case Cover, Prejudgment Claim, Mandatory Cover Sheet and Supplemental Allegations; Verification by Landlord Regarding Rental Assistance (if applicable), Notice of Remote Appearance, Retainer Agreement (if applicable), and Debt Letter (if applicable)
– Includes $50 printing fee subject to add’l charges for excessive printing
*New UD under MRL is $899.00

Notice preparation (does not include service) :
– 3-Day Non-Payment of Rent (residential) – $95
– 3-Day Non-Payment w/ VAWA Sec 8 – $125
– 3-Day Pay Rent (commercial) – $125
– Notice to Cure Breach – $165 – $250
– Notice to Quit (Nuisance) – $165 – $250
– 30-Day termination – $145 – $250
– 60-Day termination (at fault) – $165 – $250
– 60-Day termination (no fault) – $165 – $250
– 90-Day (section 8) termination w/ VAWA – $185 – $250
– Change of Ownership/Management – $95
– Other Letters (non notice) – $95+

Court appearance/prep fees (one hour minimum) :
– Hearing preparation – $350/h (no minimum)
– Hardship hearing – $350/h
– Motion/Ex Parte/Demurrer – $350/h
– Case Management/Status hearing – $350/h
– Trial (not including preparation) – $450/h

All other services:
– Attorney hourly rate (non trial) – $350
– Senior Paralegal hourly rate – $175
– Junior Paralegal hourly rate – $95

Other advanced fees:
– Sheriff posting fee for lockout per structure – $180
– Certified mailings – $8
– One Legal/Court filing – $10

Court Filing Fees :
– Unlawful Detainer jurisdiction up to $10k – $240
– Unlawful Detainer jurisdiction $10k < $20k – $385
– Unlimited jurisdiction – $435
– Motion filing fee (State Court) – $60
– Reclassification fee – $145
– Order/stipulation fee – $20
– Motion for relief from Bankruptcy stay – $188
– Writ/Abstract – $40
– Motion for Summary Judgment fee – $500

Process server fees (add’l fees for outer areas) :
– Initial pleadings per defendant – $85
– Initial pleadings Unknown Occupants – $40
– Posting per Order to Post – $40
– Messenger/runner fees – $40 – $75
– Notices (starting at) – $60
– RUSH add on SAME DAY – $40 – $60
– RUSH add on next day – $20 – $40

Other Court Document Preparation :
– Request to Set Trial (UD) (incd’s service) – $150
– Request for Entry of default (incd’s service) – $150
– Notice of Hearing/Ruling (incd’s POS) – $195
– Notice of Remote Appearance – $75
– Opposition to Notice of Remote Hearing – $75
– Application for Order to Post – $150
– Request for Interpreter (incd’s service) – $75
– Judgment for Possession – $125
– Memorandum of Cost (incd’s service) – $150
– Notice of Entry of Judgment (incd’s service) – $150
– Writ of Execution for Possession – $150
– Sheriff Lockout Packet – $195
– CMC Statement (incd’s POS) – $215
– Abstract of Judgment – $125
– Form Dismissal/DOE Dismissal – $95
– Declaration Dismissal – $95
– Satisfaction of Judgment – $125
– Money Judgment Packet – $400
– Notice of Term/Mod of Stay (w/ service) – $195
– Substitution of Attorney – $125

The above schedule, both costs and fees, apply to routine services and costs. This firm reserves the right to assess additional charges, including the above hourly rates, when necessary.

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