FEES

All cases and clients are different. As a result, different approaches can be necessary to achieve the desired result. At Diakiw Law, we offer several different models to provide clients with the most appropriate method of payment for them and the case at hand.

Consults

All initial consults with the firm will be complimentary. The appointments for disability and employment consults are booked for 30 minutes and life insurance consults are booked for either 30 or 60 minutes, depending on the nature of the case.

The consult is not a retainer and legal advice will be limited. If the matter cannot be handled by Diakiw Law, we will either refer you to another lawyer or recommend the LSO’s referral service.

Types of Fee Structures

Contingency Billing

This type of billing provides greater access to justice for people who cannot afford to pay a retainer. Contingency agreements are subject to the Law Society of Ontario’s Standard Form Contingency Agreement which can be found online, but will also form part of the retainer agreement.

At this time, our contingency agreement for employment, life, and disability matters is 30% of the recovered settlement. If nothing is recovered at the time of settlement, then nothing is paid to the firm for the fees. Contingency agreements are only available where damages are sought against another party.

While there are occasions where the firm will suffer a loss, other times the matter may resolve quickly, and the fees paid to Diakiw Law may be greater than under an hourly structure.

Hourly Rate

We offer hourly rates for matters that are not appropriately handled by contingency.