About Sean Hampton, Esq.

A consultation is an initial meeting where you discuss your legal issue with an attorney, receive a preliminary assessment, and explore possible next steps.

Sean Hampton, Esq. provides one hour consultations for each area of practive that he specializes in. These areas include: Social Security Disability (contigency), Landlord/Tenant (hourly), Probate (hourly), Criminal Defense (hourly), and Personal Injury (contigency).

A contingency case is a type of legal representation where the attorney’s fee depends on the outcome of the case. In a contingency arrangement, the lawyer is typically paid a percentage of any settlement or recovery obtained for the client. If there is no recovery, the client generally does not owe attorney’s fees, although certain case expenses may still apply depending on the agreement.

An hourly case is billed based on the amount of time the attorney spends working on the matter. The client is charged an hourly rate for services such as meetings, legal research, drafting documents, negotiations, and court appearances. Hourly billing is common in cases where the amount of work and time required may vary significantly.

In short, a contingency case ties the attorney’s fee to the result achieved, while an hourly case charges for the time spent handling the matter regardless of the outcome.

Sean Hampton, Esq. provides free consultations for most Social Security Disability matters and Personal Injury cases. One-hour Consultations for hourly cases are $250.

Consultations are typically scheduled for a one-hour time slot. During this time, Sean Hampton, Esq. reviews all documents you bring to the consultation as well

Sean Hampton, Esq. offers competitive pricing for legal services, and provides transparent billing to clients. Fees and payment arrangements are discussed and agreed upon before any work is done.

A retainer fee is an upfront payment a client makes to secure a lawyer’s services. In many cases, the lawyer bills against that retainer as work is completed. Depending on the agreement, the client may need to replenish the retainer if it is used up, and any unused portion may be refunded at the end of the case.

A flat fee is a fixed amount charged for a specific legal service, regardless of how much time the lawyer spends on the matter. Flat fees are commonly used for predictable legal services such as drafting a will, handling an uncontested divorce, or preparing a business contract.

In short, a retainer is typically a deposit for ongoing legal work, while a flat fee is a set price for a clearly defined service.

At Sean Hampton, Esq., we strive to provide clear and transparent information regarding fees and costs associated with your case. Whether we agree on a retainer fee or flat fee, our goal is to ensure you understand the scope of representation, anticipated costs, and payment structure from the very beginning. We believe open communication about legal fees helps clients make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.

A contingency case is a type of legal representation where the attorney’s fee depends on the outcome of the case. In a contingency arrangement, the lawyer is typically paid a percentage of any settlement or recovery obtained for the client. If there is no recovery, the client generally does not owe attorney’s fees, although certain case expenses may still apply depending on the agreement.

An hourly case is billed based on the amount of time the attorney spends working on the matter. The client is charged an hourly rate for services such as meetings, legal research, drafting documents, negotiations, and court appearances. Hourly billing is common in cases where the amount of work and time required may vary significantly.

In short, a contingency case ties the attorney’s fee to the result achieved, while an hourly case charges for the time spent handling the matter regardless of the outcome.