Fees
I place great importance on cost transparency. However, the costs of legal services often cannot be precisely quantified in advance — some factors only become apparent over the course of the case. Depending on the case, I offer different billing models:
Fees according to the Austrian Lawyer's Fees Act
In civil proceedings with average complexity, I generally charge according to the Austrian Lawyer's Fees Act. The fee depends on the value in dispute and the specific course of the proceedings.
Hourly rate
For more complex or individual matters — such as corporate law, IT-law, inheritance law, administrative proceedings, or some civil proceedings — I charge based on an hourly rate. The hourly rate will be agreed upon with you in advance.
Fixed fee
When drafting real estate contracts, I generally charge a fixed fee, usually a percentage of the purchase price. The amount of the fixed fee depends on the scope of the activities and any additional necessities (e.g. the need to obtain approval for the transaction from the land transfer authorities [German: Grundverkehrsbehörde] or the probate court [German: Verlassenschaftsgericht]).
Details on the billing model and cost estimates are available upon request. All figures are net, plus VAT and cash expenses.
An initial (telephone) consultation of approximately 15 minutes is free of charge. Please note that during the initial consultation, I can only provide a rough overview of whether pursuing your claims or further legal review of your case makes sense.
Contact
Dr. Martin Cvikl, attorney-at-law
Getreidemarkt 1
1060 Vienna
Phone: +43 (0) 1 290 83 53
Mail: office@cvikl.law