Cost is always a major concern when facing a lawsuit – both the potential cost of losing the lawsuit and the cost of hiring an attorney to defend against the lawsuit.  In general, Wayfinder Law charges hourly attorneys fees in the area of $250 to $300. (In some rare instances, depending on the type of lawsuit, a flat, non-hourly fee is possible.)  If you are being sued for a moderate to large amount of money, you truly cannot afford not to hire a lawyer to represent your interests. 

While it is typically worth the expense to hire an attorney when facing a lawsuit, in some situations – particularly where the amount of money being sought is small, such as in a small claims lawsuit – it does not make financial sense to hire an attorney. Moreover, small claims courts typically have more relaxed rules of procedure and evidence.  However, an unwary small claims defendant not represented by an attorney can easily ruin their case by not learning applicable laws, rules, and procedures.