"Protecting that which our clients treasure most … Everything they own and everyone they love"
Contact Ronald C. Morton, J.D., LL.M., CELA | (601)925-9797 | Representing Families Throughout Mississippi
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Billing Procedures
To help you understand our billing policies and procedures, we offer these answers to some commonly asked questions:
How will I be charged for services?
Before services are performed, you and your attorney will discuss the manner in which you will be charged. The firm uses many different methods of charging for service. Unless otherwise agreed, you will be charged for all services on an hourly rate basis. The hourly rate charged for each person who works on your case reflects that person’s expertise and experience.
Will I be charged for phone calls or email with my attorney or my attorney’s support staff?
Yes, if your matter is being billed on an hourly basis. Your attorney will charge for all time spent on your case. This may include office conferences or court appearances, time spent doing necessary research, and time spent with you on the telephone or responding to email.
Normally we do not charge for secretarial time, but occasionally an attorney’s secretary will perform services of a paralegal nature in connection with your case. You will be charged for those services at the secretary’s established rate. Likewise, you will be charged for work performed on your case by law clerks at their standard rate.
How often will I be billed?
Unless otherwise arranged, you will be billed monthly. Each statement covers the work done during the previous billing period.
What information will be included on the statement?
The statement reflects the inclusive dates for the period of service covered and an itemization of work performed and charges owed for the period of service. The main section of the statement explains and itemizes the professional services provided by date. Services are billed in increments of tenths (1/10) of an hour. The lower section of the statement will show a summary of charges for services and any expenses related to the matter. The final figure is the amount due. This figure will include, in addition to charges for the current period, any unpaid balance. Some expense charges, such as telephone or express charges, may lag behind our normal billing cycle. Even if your matter is completed and you have received what you believe to be the final statement, our office may receive some miscellaneous charges that you will be billed for later.
When are statements payable?
Each statement is payable when you receive it. If an occasion should arise which may prevent you from making your full payment each month, we ask that you discuss it with us. We are willing to work with you to accommodate your particular situation.
We also accept the following major credit cards: Discover, Mastercard and Visa.
What if I pay money in advance?
In some cases, we will ask new clients to make an advance payment toward fees. If this applies to you, the approach will be confirmed and explained to you in our retainer letter. Advance money of this type will be held in our trust account as your attorney works on your case. If advance money is left in the trust account after applying it to your final balances, the remaining amount will be returned to you.
Some matters are billed based upon a flat fee. Payments made on flat fee matters are earned in full at the time paid, and are not held in the trust account. If you have additional questions about our billing policies and procedures, please don’t hesitate to discuss them with your attorney or our Accounting Department.
I'm Here Because...
Protection from Medicaid
I want to protect my parent's House and Money from Medicaid and Nursing Home costs.
Protection from Lawsuits
I want my Legacy Protected from Creditors, Lawsuits, Divorce, Remarriage, Medicaid Nursing home taxes and Probates.
Qualify for Aid
I want to qualify for VA Aid and Attendance benefits to help pay for in-home care assisted living and nursing home.
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How to Work with Us
Our firm has a 3 step process to help you move from "I'll get around to it" to "I'm Finished!" It begins with a phone call where, together, we determine whether our firm can help. If we are a good fit, you will have the opportunity to schedule an in -person meeting. If not, we will refer you to someone who can help. Either way, you will be on your way to solving your problem. It begins with clicking the button and scheduling a call. Would you like to see how Morton Law Firm can help you?
Morton Law Firm, PLLC
"Protecting that which our clients treasure most... Everything they own, and everyone they love."
What Makes Us Different?
Were you told not to bother applying for the Aid & Attendance Special Pension Benefit for Wartime Veterans because “no one ever gets approved?” Our firm’s 5 step process has been qualifying veterans and their widowed spouses for this valuable benefit for over a decade.
Worried about how your child with special needs will get proper care when you are no longer available to help? Our firm helps families provide financially for their special needs children without costing them their government benefits.
Our firm has a 5-step process to ensure that all the details of your loved one’s estate are handled with a minimum of delay. When it comes to Mississippi Probate, we literally wrote the book.
Other firms practice “Elder Law” as one of a dozen other unrelated practice areas without any recognized specialization. Our firm knows how to qualify people for public benefits while protecting as much of what’s theirs as the law allows, and we have the certifications and credentials to prove it. It’s what we do … It’s the only thing we do.
"My experience was unexpectedly easier than I imagined. It was very efficient with timely results. I have recommended your service to several close friends. I was that confident and pleased with my results. Unfortunately, I needed to use your help after the sudden passing of my wife in late 2013. Your help was invaluable. Thank you for your kind assistance."
Charles P
"Mr. Morton and all of his associates were so professional and friendly each time I had to call them and also when I saw them in person. I would highly recommend their services."
Janice D
"Thank you for your excellent service to my family. It is wonderful to have such a trustworthy, efficient, and courteous firm looking after our legal needs. You and all of your employees are very responsive and skillful. Thanks Mr. Morton for assembling such a wonderful team."
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