Matthews & Greene

Since Matthews & Greene was founded in January 1999, we have been able to offer lower hourly rates than other employment law firms because, although we are staffed with talented lawyers, we are more efficiently organized. We leverage technology and avoid non-productive payroll and overhead expenses. Our hourly rates vary with the attorneys experien... ce and area of specialization. Generally, our rates are approximately 35% less than firms with comparable talent. In this endeavor, we have considered a variety of alternatives to the hourly-basis billing methods. Alternative billing arrangements may result in sharing both the risk and reward. The following are examples of the kind of arrangements we offer: Flat phase-based or task-based fee: We are paid up to a predetermined fee for representation in a particular matter or for the performance of a specific phase or task. Blended or fixed hourly rate: All lawyers assigned to a particular matter are billed at the same hourly rate, instead of different rates based upon the experience of the various lawyers. Volume discount: Reduced hourly rates upon commitment to direct a particular volume of business to Matthews & Greene. Contingency fee, or reverse or defense contingency fee: We are paid a specified portion of any recovery obtained for the client in a particular matter. In a defense matter, we agree as to the amount of your realistic potential exposure. Upon the conclusion of the matter, Matthews & Greene would be paid a specified portion of the difference between the exposure amount and the actual amount, if any, recovered from you. Fee partnering: Fee partnering is accomplished by paying Matthews & Greene a reduced rate for representation in a matter with the understanding that a bonus would be paid in the event we obtain a favorable result. Client and counsel would reach an agreement as to what would constitute a favorable result at the outset of the representation.Read More