Memphis, TN family law attorney Daniel Loyd Taylor talks about the types of cases his firm handles and how they charge for their services. He explains that his firm, Taylor, Bean & Hamer, focuses almost exclusively on family law and its many aspects, including divorce, adoption, termination of parental rights, custody matters, custody modifications, alimony, child support, and property division.

The firm charges on an hourly basis, as do nearly all family law practices. Each attorney’s hourly rate reflects their experience and ability, with the most senior attorneys billing at $500 per hour, while associates and paralegals bill at lower rates. He emphasizes that clients do not need a senior attorney billing at the highest rate to handle routine matters, such as obtaining a motion date or coordinating with a court clerk about subpoenas. Instead, the firm assigns the least expensive qualified staff member to achieve the client’s goals efficiently.

Unlike many family lawyers who bill in 15-minute increments, his firm uses billing by the tenth of an hour. This means that if a client speaks with an attorney for five minutes, the charge reflects six minutes rather than an automatic 15. He notes that while the difference may seem small, over the course of a case, accurate and detailed billing in smaller increments can save clients a significant amount of money.