Fees

Flat fees mean that you know your costs up front

In most cases CapelleKane is able to provide you with a flat fee for the work we do. Most lawyers charge clients by the hour. Our firm prefers to work on a block fee basis for professional services rendered by a lawyer. This way there are no surprises for our clients when they receive their final invoice. However, there are many types of cases where we do not offer flat fees – cases where the amount of time required to complete your case can’t be quantified in advance. For example, cases involving litigation: such as an appeal to the Immigration and Refugee Board (Appeal Division) or where the information in your application changes substantially over the course of our engagement will be billed by the hour. It is also possible that your application category, or eligibility for admission to Canada can change due to unforeseen circumstances. You may experience a change of circumstances, or immigration enforcement proceedings may begin. Our firm may receive pertinent information from you following the submission of your application – information which requires us to take additional actions in your case. In all instances, whether we bill on a flat rate or, in more complex cases by the hour, our firm always endeavors to keep you informed about the costs of your case.

We don’t offer “No Fee” Consultations
Expect real advice from start to finish

Our lawyers do not offer free consultations. In our experience a thorough consultation process is a crucial part of the lawyer-client relationship and the key starting point to a successful professional relationship. When consulting with CapelleKane you receive an in-depth analysis of your situation based on your own personal circumstances. In 10 years of private practice, we’ve learned that it usually takes a minimum of one hour to adequately canvass all of the issues and questions with a client. The consultation period is the basis for building your confidence in our services and our ongoing representation. While many of our competitors offer ‘free consultations’ to determine your eligibility as a skilled worker, to determine your eligibility to sponsor a relative, or assess your eligibility to enter Canada as a temporary foreign worker our belief is that “you get what you pay for”. That’s why our firm charges a flat rate for consultations.