Legal costs
Lawyers charge by the hour, by the case or on contingency, and the government charges its own fees on top. These guides separate the two and source both.
Every guide in this category
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost? 20% / 25% maximum fee on a federal tort claim: administrative settlement / after suit is filed Checked 12 October 2026 How much does a prenup cost? $344 average hourly rate, family law Checked 20 September 2026 How much does a trademark lawyer cost? $350 per class, electronic filing, USPTO fee Checked 20 September 2026 How much does a patent lawyer cost? $2,000 USPTO filing, search and examination, large entity Checked 20 September 2026 How much does a passport cost? $130 the application fee for an adult passport book, first time or renewal Checked 30 September 2026
A bar for each guide above that publishes sourced price figures, 5 of them, sized by how many figures it carries.
Personal injury lawyer 5 figures
Prenup 8 figures
Trademark lawyer 8 figures
Patent lawyer 10 figures
Passport 13 figures