About costs

In principle, we see clients on a referral basis.

1　Civil cases

In reference to the former Daini Tokyo Bar Association’s fee rules, decisions shall be made by mutual consultation on the basis of: Startup fee: 5 – 8% of the disputed amount Contingency fee: 10 - 16% of monetary amounts acquired/defended. In the case of lawsuits, they shall be determined on a tier-by-tier basis. In addition, when the case is extremely difficult, or if the volume of paperwork is expected to be extremely large, etc., monetary amounts may increase depending on the particulars of each case.

2　Criminal cases

Both the startup fee and contingency fee shall be determined by mutual consultation depending on the particulars of each case. The startup fee and contingency fee shall be charged separately for each stage of investigation and each trial stage (on a tier-by-tier basis as to trial stages).

3　Time-charge system

If a time-charge system is adopted, the charge shall be determined by mutual consultation. (Time charges will differ according to the particular attorney.)

4　Per-diem allowance

According to the total number of hours spent on an out-of-the-office workload, a calculation shall be made based on an hourly rate per attorney of 10,000 yen (not including consumption tax).

5　Consultant

As a general rule, the fee shall be 50,000 yen or more (not including consumption tax) on a monthly basis by mutual consultation.

6　Actual expenses

As for expenses required for paperwork, actual expenses shall be charged with a breakdown shown.