Lawyers Technology Services
SERVICES AND RATES

(effective January 1, 1998)


lts4-2.jpg (18009 bytes) The attached outline will give you an overview of Lawyers Technology Services. Lawyers Technology Services primary assignments are Technology Plans to assist law firms in evaluating alternatives and making decisions related to improving their automation support. Lawyers Technology Services will also do other functions related to buying, installing, implementing, and training, if this is appropriate. It the client desires, Lawyers Technology Services will perform a total "turnkey" procurement, installation, conversion, and user-training assignment. Lawyers Technology Services will also work closely with in-house administrators, or local technology support firms to create a team solution. They basically work as a specialized resource to help your firm achieve its automation goals within a defined budget.

Fees are on a Fixed Cost Assignment basis or hourly basis. Fixed Cost Assignments are based on a formal work assignment agreement and actual expenses (at cost). The hourly fee rate is $75/hour plus a travel fee. Reduced hourly fees are available for a prepaid block time. The prepaid block rate is $65/hour for at least 40 hours in a 6 month period, or at least 80 hours in a 12 month period. The hourly fee is charged for client work only and does not include travel time. The travel fee is $.32 mi. round trip with a max. cost of $85/trip. Generally, there are no other fees.

For the initial meeting, Lawyers Technology Services travels to the firm's location to make a situation evaluation (usually I to 4 hrs.). Sometimes thjs is all the firm requires; however, if additional support is required then Lawyers Technology Services will develop a full review. Full Technology Reviews are usually 8 to 24 hours (including "evaluation time"). Other assignments may take more or less time depending on the specific nature of the assignment. Any facilities that Lawyers Technology Services purchases for the firm are on a prepaid, at cost basis. Lawyers Technology Services attempts to be highly cost efficient so that the resulting solution is both cost effective and of high quality.

Lawyers Technology Services has been in the consulting service business since 1998. Services are available to all firms in NC regardless of location. Lawyers Technology Services maintains literature and research information on a large number of legal-related software products, but does not represent any specific vendors. Lawyers Technology Services writes articles and conducts CLE seminars on legal firm technology.

Thank you for your interest in Lawyers Technology services for law firms. If we can be of any assistance to your firm, please contact us for a free exploratory discussion.

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