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What Are Unbundled Legal Services?

Unbundling legal services, also referred to as limited scope legal services, is the process of taking a client’s legal matter and breaking it down into separate tasks. The attorney then provides representation to the client that is only related to one or more of those tasks, but does not provide full legal representation. 

The client is responsible for tasks necessary to complete his or her legal matter. The practice of delivering unbundled legal services, when appropriate, may benefit both the law practice and its clients. Some unbundled legal services might include the following: The attorney then provides representation to the client that is only related to one or more of those tasks, but does not provide full legal representation. The client is responsible for tasks necessary to complete his or her legal matter.  

Unbundled legal services can fall under the following:

•Providing basic legal advice 

•Drafting pleadings, briefs, declarations or orders 

•Document review 

•Conducting legal research 

•Negotiating 

•Making limited appearances 

•Coaching on strategy or role playing 

•Advising on court procedures and courtroom behavior 

•Preparing exhibits 

•Organizing discovery materials 

•Drafting contracts and agreements 

•Ghostwriting 

•Providing direction to resources such as local and state rules

Benefits for the Client  

Unbundled legal services contribute to greater access to justice for the general public. Clients who might otherwise attempt to navigate the justice system without the assistance of an attorney will benefit from the guidance provided by limited scope representation. Unbundling legal services often allows the attorney to provide services at a reduced cost. These services are often provided for a fixed fee rather than on the standard billable hour which also may be easier for clients to budget for legal services. Pro se litigants and lower to moderate income members of the public are just a few examples of individuals who may seek out unbundled legal services.

Areas Where We Can Provide Flat-Fee, Unbundled Legal Services:

Uncontested Divorce 

Contested Divorce 

Name Change 

Guardianship

Custody Dispute

Contact us for more information about how we can help you for a reduced fee