Reduced Fee Schedule
Lawyers joining the JusticeNet Program can offer their services at reduced fees according to either JusticeNet's "Reduced Fee Schedule", or a flat discount rate for participating senior lawyers. JusticeNet's "Reduced Fee Schedule" is a sliding scale of reduced fees, ranging from $130 – 200 per hour, depending on a client's net family income and number of dependents.
The current "Reduced Fee Schedule" is as follows:
Reduced Fee Schedule
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Net Yearly Family Income
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Number of Dependents
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3 +
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2
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0 – 1
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Under $40,000
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$130
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$130
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$130
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$40,000 - $49,999
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$130
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$140
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$150
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$50,000 - $59,999
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$140
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$150
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$170
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$60,000 - $69,999
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$150
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$170
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$190
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$70,000 - $90,000
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$200
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$200
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- Dependent includes any children or adults whom the clients are financially supporting.
JusticeNet asks that other fee components such as retainers and disbursements are to be moderate in consideration of our clients' finanical situations.
New: Senior lawyers, with a minimum of 10 years in private practice, may now choose to offer qualified referrals a flat rate discount of 40% off their standard hourly rate, offered in their private practice.
Testimonial
“Our justice system will be further strengthened with the introduction of the JusticeNet program, as it will serve to complement existing access to justice programs intended for people who do not qualify for legal aid.”
The Hon. Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada