Rates & FAQ
Rates and FAQ
Clear rates, stated up front. Every project starts with a conversation and an estimate, so you know what to expect before any work begins.
How it works
- Schedule a call.Tell us about the case, what you need, and your deadline. The first call is free.
- Send the materials and get an estimate.Share the pleadings, orders, record, or draft, and we'll confirm what we'll deliver, when you'll have it, and an estimate of the hours involved.
- We start the project.We research, analyze, and draft, and stay in touch as the work develops.
- Review and file.You review the draft, request revisions (if needed), and receive a signature-ready document with time built in before your deadline.
Our rates
Standard rate
$200 per hour
Motions, pleadings, discovery, research, coverage
Appellate rate
$275 per hour
Briefs, writ petitions, appellate motions
Priority rate
+$50 per hour
For tight deadlines
Appeals quoted case by case
Typical project costs
Every case is different. These are typical starting points, but you’ll receive an estimate for your project before any work begins.
Flat-fee case evaluations
Case Strategy Audit
$600 flat
A file review, case audit, written litigation roadmap, and strategy call for trial-level cases.
Credited toward legal work if you hire us within 5 calendar days of receiving your roadmap. Cases with more than 50 docket entries may be quoted higher.
Learn about the Case Strategy AuditAppeal Evaluation
$1,500 flat
A record review, preservation analysis, standard-of-review assessment, realistic odds, deadline check, and strategy call.
Records up to 1,000 pages.
Learn about the Appeal EvaluationHourly projects
Appellate briefs, motions, pleadings, discovery, legal research, hearing and deposition coverage, and mediation support are billed at the hourly rates above. Before any work begins, we give you an estimate of the hours the project will take.
What affects the estimate
- The type of document and its length
- The size of the record or file
- The number of issues involved
- The complexity of the issues and the depth of research needed
- How much drafting you need from us, versus review of your own draft
- For coverage: the type of hearing or deposition, preparation, and travel
No surprise charges
No charge for Westlaw or other research databases
No charge for phone calls under 10 minutes. Longer calls are billed at your project’s hourly rate.
No charge for routine emails. But emails that involve substantive work are billed at the hourly rate.
Preferred Client Rate
20 hours a month
If your firm has steady research and writing needs, commit to 20 hours a month, about 5 hours a week, and receive:
A reduced hourly rate on all of your work that month
Priority scheduling on your projects
Ask about the Preferred Client Rate on your first call.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a charge for the first call?
No. The first call is always free.
Is hiring Eximius worth the cost?
For most solo and small firms, yes. You pay only for the hours your project actually takes: no salary, benefits, recruiting, training, or downtime. And because our work can typically be billed to your client at a higher rate than it costs you, outsourcing research and writing can increase your firm’s revenue while freeing your time for the work only you can do.
Do you offer a reduced rate for ongoing work?
Yes. If your firm sends us work every month, our Preferred Client Rate gives you a reduced hourly rate for that volume. You commit to 20 hours per month (about 5 hours a week), and every hour of work that month is billed at the Preferred Client Rate, including any hours beyond the 20. Preferred clients also get priority scheduling, so their projects move to the front of our queue. It runs on a monthly cycle. Ask about it on your first call.
What if the project takes longer than estimated?
We'll tell you before we go beyond the estimate. If the scope changes, for example if additional issues surface or the record is larger than expected, we'll discuss it with you before doing additional work.
Are revisions included?
Revisions are not included in the initial estimate. They're billed at the same hourly rate, and we'll let you know the expected time before we make them.
What is your turnaround time?
Our normal turnaround is 5 business days or less, but this always depends on the project and our workload. Whatever the timeline, we deliver with enough time for you to review the draft, request changes, and review the revised version before you file. We'll confirm a delivery date before we begin. If you need something sooner, we offer a priority rate for tight deadlines.
Can you work with a tight deadline?
Yes. Tell us your deadline on the first call. For tight deadlines, a priority rate of an additional $50 per hour applies (appeals are quoted case by case), and we'll tell you before we accept the project. If we can meet your deadline within our normal schedule, there's no extra charge.
Do you work with attorneys outside Florida?
Yes. We support attorneys in federal court and in other states. Hearing and deposition coverage and mediation support are for Florida cases only.
How do you check for conflicts?
Before every engagement, we ask for the names of all parties and check them against our current and past matters. If there's a conflict, we tell you right away.
How do you keep my client’s information confidential?
Your case is handled only by our team. Everything you share stays with us and is used only for your matter.
Can I bill my client for your work?
Yes. Many attorneys bill our work to their clients as part of their legal fees, often at a higher rate than they pay us. In Formal Opinion 08-451, the ABA confirmed that a firm may add a surcharge to outsourced legal work billed as legal fees, provided the total charge is a reasonable fee for the services. But if you work on contingency, no markup is allowed. The opinion also notes you may need to tell your client about the outsourcing, and in some cases get their consent, so check the rules in your jurisdiction.
Do you work directly with litigants or self-represented parties?
No. We work only with attorneys, who remain counsel of record. We typically do not communicate with litigants unless our attorney clients request it.