Canon Law Professionals: Religious Law Fees

Our Fees for Religious Law Cases

Canon Law Professionals is committed to providing the highest quality representation for its clients. Our intent is to allow all members of the Church access to quality canonical services. For our clients, the initial consultation, up to one hour’s time, is free. This allows us to determine if and how we can help you. If you choose to retain our services, our fees are determined at the time our services are requested and are structured to provide fairness and equity.

At the time you retain us, we require a non-refundable retainer equivalent to 5 hours. Thereafter billing will occur on a monthly basis. We know that this is a time of economic hardship for many people. We understand that many may have difficulties paying the fees we have set. We do not wish to dissuade those unable to meet our fees, and we ask that you contact us in order to discuss what might be reasonable for you. Our fees may be reduced in order to meet the restrictions of the client and we offer some pro bono work to those in need.

Professional Fees

The initial contact and consultation (up to 1 hour) will be free of charge.
Professional Canonical services will be charged at $175 per hour.
One time administration fee to maintain file, $175.
Phone calls will be charged at the hourly rate based on .25/hr increments (.25/hr. = 15 min.).
Long distance charges will be covered within office expenses.
Travel will be charged at actual expenses using the most economical means possible.
Travel time will be charged at 25% of the agreed upon services fee.
Express mail, registered mail, package service, etc. will be charged at actual expense.

All of our fees are expected at the time services are offered. All invoices are expected to be paid within 30 days.

All invoices over 30 days may be subject to a 2% late fee.

There are no hidden charges intended. Clients are charged only for the services rendered and for the time dedicated to their case. Any concerns or disputes may be raised with the main office. If disputes persist, mediation to solve the dispute will be entered into with an agreed upon, independent mediator.

[fees updated 09/29/09]

Canon Law Professionals, LLC, 29 Lower Copeland Hill Road, Feura Bush, NY, 12067
Tel. 518-768-2507 - Fax. 518-768-2507