Attorney Fee Calculator
Calculate the approximate attorney fee in a lawsuit or enforcement proceeding as a fixed or proportional amount.
Attorney fee = fixed fee or case value × rate. Minimum and maximum limits are applied if necessary. VAT and extra deductions are added to calculate the estimated total.
The attorney fee may vary depending on the type of case, type of proceeding, case value, court decision, Minimum Attorney Fee Tariff, and current legislation. Therefore, the amount and rates are taken as user input.
This calculation produces an approximate result for informational purposes. The attorney fee may vary depending on the file type, contract, case value, opposing counsel fee status, court decision, Minimum Attorney Fee Tariff, and current legislation. For exact calculation, support should be obtained from a lawyer or legal counsel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an attorney fee?
An attorney fee is the fee a lawyer deserves in return for the legal work and procedures they carry out on behalf of the person they represent.
What is a fixed attorney fee?
Regardless of the value of the case or proceeding, it is the fixed fee determined in the Minimum Attorney Fee Tariff (AAÜT) or in the contract between the parties.
What is a proportional attorney fee?
It is the attorney fee calculated at a certain percentage rate over the monetary value of the case or proceeding.
What does opposing counsel fee mean?
It is the attorney fee ordered by the court in favor of the winning party and against the losing party. This fee legally belongs to the lawyer.
Is VAT included in the attorney fee?
Attorney fees received within the scope of independent professional activity are subject to VAT. The status of VAT in opposing counsel fees ordered by the court may differ according to judicial decisions, but in general practice, VAT is calculated separately or separated from it.
Why is the Minimum Attorney Fee Tariff important?
Lawyers cannot accept work below the amounts determined in the AAÜT. In addition, courts determine the opposing counsel fee according to this tariff.
Does this calculation give an exact result?
No, this tool only produces an approximate result based on the information you enter. For exact calculation, support should be obtained from an expert by considering the details of the file, the court decision, and current legislation.
