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Understanding Milestones
Milestones break your case into manageable payment stages, protecting both you and your lawyer.
Why Milestones Matter
Instead of paying everything upfront, you fund work in stages. This means you only pay for completed, approved work.
How Milestones Work
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Create Milestones
When posting your case, define milestones like "Initial Consultation," "Document Preparation," "Court Filing."
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Fund Before Work Begins
Deposit funds for a milestone before your lawyer starts that phase. Money is held in secure escrow.
- 3
Lawyer Completes Work
Your lawyer works on the deliverables knowing payment is secured.
- 4
Review & Approve
Review the work. If satisfied, approve to release payment. If not, request changes or file a dispute.
Example Milestone Structure
Initial Consultation
Review case, discuss strategy
Document Review
Analyze existing documents
Contract Drafting
Prepare legal documents
Negotiation
Handle negotiations with other party
Finalization
Final review and signing
Total
$2,500Tips for Creating Milestones
- Break work into clear, measurable deliverables
- Set realistic amounts for each phase
- Include specific descriptions so both parties understand expectations
- Consider the natural flow of legal work
- Discuss milestone structure with your lawyer if needed