The Dodds Law Firm, PLC

Offering Flexible Payment Solutions for Clients

Navigating legal challenges can be daunting, especially when they pertain to pivotal aspects of life such as family law and estate planning. At The Dodds Law Firm, PLC, we understand that the stress of legal issues is often compounded by financial concerns. That’s why we’ve partnered with Affirm through LawPay, a dedicated payment solution designed to ease the burden, offering you the financial flexibility to secure critical legal help without delay.

Affirm through LawPay is not just a payment method; it’s a bridge to the legal support you need, ensuring that financial constraints don’t stand in the way of your rights and well-being. This innovative platform allows clients to finance their legal expenses, making legal services more accessible and manageable. With straightforward, transparent terms and user-friendly options, Affirm through LawPay demystifies the financial aspect of legal services, allowing you to focus on what truly matters – resolving your legal matters with the support of experienced professionals.

How Affirm through LawPay Can Benefit You

Choosing Affirm through LawPay as your financial partner in your legal journey comes with numerous advantages. First and foremost, it offers peace of mind, removing any immediate financial strain by allowing for flexible payment plans. This means you can hire The Dodds Law Firm, PLC’s experienced attorneys without the stress of upfront costs, ensuring you receive timely and effective legal representation so your case starts on track and stays on track.

The simplicity and transparency of Affirm through LawPay ensures that you’re always in control. There are no hidden fees and no surprises, and the terms are clear from the outset. You can plan your finances better, knowing exactly what to expect and when to make payments. This level of predictability is invaluable during times when legal issues can bring so much uncertainty into your life. You can also pay off your plan ahead of time without penalty! To learn more about this exciting offering, take a look at the FAQs.

The use of Affirm through LawPay also reflects our commitment at The Dodds Law Firm, PLC, to your legal and financial well-being. We believe that everyone deserves top-tier legal representation without having to deal with the stress of figuring out the financial aspects. By providing a pathway to manage legal expenses flexibly, we empower our clients to pursue their legal rights and protect their interests with confidence. Call us today at 623-267-0026 for an initial consultation with our team!

Understanding Your Invoice

1. What? When? How often?

We bill twice monthly, for work done the preceding two weeks. Be sure to keep up with your payments; legal fees can accumulate quickly. Charges from before the current invoice period may appear on your bill, especially those from a third party (ABC Legal Process Service, etc). We can only invoice as the charges reach us.

2. Read your Invoice

Read the descriptions carefully. This is the work your attorney does on our behalf. Your invoice is one of your tools for staying informed about your case. You should go over your invoice carefully as soon as it arrives via email. Call the office if you have questions or want clarifications.

3. Current trust account balance

The “Dodds Law Firm Trust Account” section shows the amount of money held in trust in your name. Invoices will be paid first from this trust when funds are available. When you sign your legal services agreement, you agree to keep your trust at a pre-arranged amount, the “replenishment” amount. Please be sure you are aware of the required amount and replenish your trust account when it falls below the 50% threshold.

4. Amount needed to replenish trust

You can always figure out the amount needed to replenish your trust account to the contracted amount in the legal services agreement you signed by doing the following:

a. Find your “Dodds Law Firm Trust Account Balance” on your invoice.

b. Subtract that amount from your original retainer amount. For
example: If your original trust amount was $6,000 and your trust
balance is currently $2,000, you will subtract $2000 from $6,000. This
leaves $4,000 as the amount you would need to replenish in full.
Be sure to keep your trust account current. If you fall below the 50%
threshold and do not replenish your trust account in a timely manner, your
attorney could be directed to withdraw from your case.

5. Total amount outstanding

“Total amount outstanding” shows your balance due for that specific billing invoice. This amount has not been deducted from your Trust account yet. This amount does NOT include the amount needed to replenish your trust account back to the required level. If you have an outstanding balance showing, it is because your trust account has been depleted, and you should factor both amounts when sending or calling in your payment.

6. Feel free to call us

Feel free to call with questions or comments regarding your billing. Our staff knows that legal fees and invoices can be complex, and are happy to assist you with our questions. It’s better for all involved if you understand your bills, charges, and the explanations of what your attorney is doing on your behalf.