Representing People
Affordable Representation
We can accommodate most financial circumstances. We intentionally offer below-market rates with the belief that quality legal representation should be available and accessible to everyone. Attorneys in New Hampshire generally charge anywhere from $125 - $500 per hour. According to Clio, the average for criminal law is $218 per hour in New Hampshire. Cahalin Law's hourly rate starts under $200! Affordable representation means lower hourly rates and FLEXIBILITY.
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As a virtual law firm, we save overhead costs that brick-and-mortar firms often pass onto their clients. We can charge you less because we save money.
OPTION ONE:
Traditional Hourly Billing & Retainer
Retainer
Upon acceptance of your case, you will be asked to provide a retainer. This amount is held in a trust account and allows Attorney Cahalin to immediately begin working for you.
Trust
The retainer is held in a trust account. As work is performed and billed, the amount owed will be deducted from the trust account. Any unused or unearned funds will be returned to you.
OPTION TWO:
LawPay & Affirm Legal Fee Financing
Selecting Pay Later
Upon acceptance of your case, you will receive a link to LawPay to pay your retainer. One option available, is to pay the retainer through Affirm's "Pay Later" service. Terms and Conditions apply, see LawPay & Affirm for more information.
Retainer Funding
Affirm pays Cahalin Law the full retainer up-front, which is then held in trust like Option One above. As work is performed, the amount is deducted from the retainer. Any unused or unearned funds will be returned to you.
Periodic Payments to Affirm
You will pay a specific amount of money to Affirm over a period of time until the retainer that was advanced is paid.
OPTION THREE:
Hourly Billing & Payment Plan
Payment Plan Agreement
If you are unable to pay a retainer and do not qualify for Legal Fee Financing through LawPay & Affirm, then we can still work with you. Upon acceptance of your case, you will be asked to review and sign a Payment Plan Agreement. We will review your individual financial circumstances to determine an appropriate monthly payment.
Monthly Payments
As work is performed on your case or matter, you agree to pay a specific amount every month until the balance of your account is zero. Any unpaid balance accrues interest at a rate of %10. Terms & Conditions apply: please inquire directly.
Failure to Pay
In the event that there is a violation of agreement, then Cahalin Law may request to withdraw from your case or matter. We will review each circumstance individually to determine if this step is necessary and/or appopriate.
Additional Options & Considerations:
Court Appointed Attorney
If one of the other three options will not work for you, then you may qualify for Court-Appointed Counsel through the New Hampshire Public Defender Program.
Legal Aid Services
If you do not qualify for, or are not entitled to a Court-Appointed Counsel, then you may be eligible for Legal Aid Services through 603 Legal Aid.
Pro Bono Services
If all else fails, then please contact Cahalin Law to discuss whether we can accept your case on a pro bono basis.