Caveda

Fees & Costs

Perhaps the most valuable service we offer is the initial consultation. There is a $150.00 flat charge for the initial, one-hour consultation with Attorney David Caveda or a $100.00 flat charge for the initial, one-hour consultation with Attorney Joy Demas or Attorney Trisha Weed.  Attorney Demas is available for initial consultations at either our Tampa office or our Pinellas office.  Attorneys Caveda and Weed are available at our Tampa office.

During the consultation we attempt not only to answer the questions you may have, but also to give you answers to questions which will arise for you in the future. If your consultation takes place in our Tampa office, it is also a time for you to meet the staff who, together with the lawyer, will assist you throughout your case.

Once we begin our representation, we charge hourly rates which are currently $325.00 per hour for Mr. Caveda, $275.00 per hour for Mrs. Demas, $250.00 per hour for Mrs. Weed, $175.00 per hour for Mr. Bragg and $100.00 or $125.00 per hour for our legal assistants.

No two cases are alike and, accordingly no two fees will be the same. Since the amount of time involved can never be predicted with scientific precision, we will do our best, after an initial consultation, to approximate how long the case could take and how much it might ultimately cost. Of course, there may be variables which cannot be anticipated, but we will give an honest effort to try to help you determine and anticipate the costs involved.

Before we begin representation, we require an initial retainer and a signed fee contract. The initial retainer depends on the case, but usually ranges from $3,000.00 to $7,500.00. We then bill our time against that retainer, and, if and when the retainer is close to being depleted, we may require an additional retainer if it appears the case has become more time consuming than initially anticipated.

Where appropriate, we will seek to have the other party reimburse you for your attorney’s fees and costs.

If you wish to arrange an initial consultation, please call us at (813) 254-5455 (Tampa, Hillsborough County) or (727) 474-9960 (Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County).

We look forward to meeting with you.