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How Much Does California Local Counsel Cost?
Our pro hac vice application is a flat fee starting at $2,500. Ongoing work is $450 per hour.
Our fees
- Pro hac vice application: flat fee starting at $2,500
- Ongoing work: $450 per hour
- Not included: court and State Bar filing fees
The scope and fees for each engagement are confirmed in a written engagement letter before work begins.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does California local counsel cost?
At Jinnah Law, A Professional Law Corporation, the pro hac vice application is a flat fee starting at $2,500, and ongoing work after the application is billed at $450 per hour. Court and State Bar filing fees are separate.
What affects the cost of local counsel?
The court, the judge's requirements, whether local counsel's role is limited to the application or includes appearances, drafting, and discovery, and how active the case is.
Are court filing fees included?
No. Courts and the State Bar set their own pro hac vice fees, and they change, so check the court's current fee schedule.
Is the flat fee for the whole case?
No. The flat fee covers the pro hac vice application. Work after that is hourly unless a different arrangement is agreed in writing.