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Fees & Costs

We clarify costs openly before you instruct me — no surprises. So you know where you stand from the very start.

Billing under the statutory fee scale

I bill according to the statutory fees of the German Lawyers’ Remuneration Act (Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz, RVG) — that is, only what the law provides for. These fees are generally based on the value of the matter or dispute and rise in graduated steps with it (Schedule 2 to the RVG), so they are predictable in advance. I will work out the concrete amount for you transparently at our first meeting. I only agree an hourly feeif you expressly wish it.

What will it cost me? — Fee calculator — a non-binding estimate based on the value in dispute, right in your browser.

Initial consultation

For consumers, the fee for an initial consultation is capped by law:no more than €190 plus VAT (§ 34 RVG), unless a different arrangement is agreed.

Legal expenses insurance

If you have legal expenses insurance, I submit the coverage enquiry for you and clarify in advance whether your matter is covered. Purely precautionary advice — such as reviewing a property purchase contract — is usually not covered; I will tell you this honestly.

Advice assistance and legal aid

If your income is low, advice assistance (Beratungshilfe, out-of-court) and legal aid (Prozesskostenhilfe, for court proceedings, §§ 114 ff. ZPO) may be available. If the requirements are met, I will support you in applying for it.

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Frequently asked questions

What does an initial consultation cost?
For consumers, the fee for a first consultation is capped by law: it is no more than €190 plus VAT (§ 34 RVG), unless a different arrangement is agreed. That way you know where you stand from the outset.
How is the lawyer’s fee calculated?
I bill according to the statutory fees of the German Lawyers’ Remuneration Act (Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz, RVG). These fees are generally based on the value of the matter or dispute and rise in graduated steps with it, so they are predictable in advance. I only agree an hourly fee if you expressly wish it. I discuss the concrete scope with you before you instruct me.
Will my legal expenses insurance cover the costs?
In many cases, yes. I submit the coverage enquiry on your behalf and clarify in advance whether your matter is covered. An exception is purely precautionary advice, such as reviewing a property purchase contract — this is usually not covered by legal expenses insurance, and I will tell you so openly.
What if I cannot afford a lawyer?
If your income is low, advice assistance (Beratungshilfe, for out-of-court advice) and legal aid (Prozesskostenhilfe, for court proceedings, §§ 114 ff. ZPO) may be available. If the requirements are met, I will advise you on this and provide you with the relevant forms.