Unbundled Legal Services: Affordable Legal Help When You Need It

Legal issues can feel overwhelming, especially when the cost of hiring a lawyer for an entire case is not realistic.

 Unbundled legal services, also called limited scope representation, allow you to hire an attorney for specific tasks instead of full representation.

 This flexible option helps many people obtain affordable legal assistance while still maintaining control over their case.

 If you are searching for an affordable lawyer near you, or need help from a limited scope family law attorney, unbundled services may be the right solution.

 What Are Unbundled Legal Services?

Unbundled legal services allow a client to hire a lawyer to assist with specific parts of a legal matter rather than the entire case. The attorney and client agree in advance on exactly what services the attorney will provide.

For Family Law matters, instead of paying for full representation, you may hire an attorney to:

  • Divorce document preparation (draft summons; Petition for Dissolution; Stipulations)

  • Child custody and parenting plan assistance

  • Child support calculations and filings

  • Motion drafting

  • Settlement agreement review

  • Preparation for mediation or court hearings

The rest of the case can be handled by the client.  The purpose of unbundled services is to provide guidance at key points in a case while allowing a client to stay within a tight legal budget.

Is limited scope representation right for you?

Limited Scope Representation works well for some matters and less well for others. It depends upon the client’s overall goals.  Limited Scope Representation or unbundled services is NOT full representation wherein an attorney would appear in Court for multiple hearings and manage your case.

Benefits of Limited Scope Representation

Lower Legal Costs

You only pay for limited legal services you immediately need, which can make hiring a lawyer significantly more affordable.

Professional Legal Guidance

Even if you plan to represent yourself in court, you can still consult with an experienced attorney to avoid costly mistakes.

Flexibility

Limited scope representation allows you to choose how much or how little assistance you want from your attorney.

Better Case Preparation

Many self-represented individuals benefit from professional document preparation, legal strategy advice, and coaching before hearings or mediation.

When is unbundled services not right for you?

Every matter is different. There may be various reasons an attorney and a client do or do not think unbundled services is or is not the best course of action for a client. Some may include:

  • When a clients truly wants full representation (ongoing assistance through out a matter);

  • When a client has a complex litigation issue requiring ongoing, consistent knowledge of court proceedings;

  • When a client needs assistance managing an overall case that will occur over an extended period of time as opposed to a single hearing.

These and more would be topics to discuss in a consultation with an attorney.

Speak With an Attorney About Limited Scope Representation

The first step in determining if limited scope representation is right for you, is to contact Nicole C. Geffre for a free consultation to discuss your matter.