A no-commission platform is simpler for lawyers, but it does not remove the need for clear fee terms. Because LawyerGo does not hold money, process payments, or take a percentage, the commercial arrangement should be agreed directly and recorded before work starts.
Start with scope
Fee disputes often come from scope disputes. Define the task first: hearing attendance, filing, review, registry check, call with an authority, drafting, or advice. If follow-up work may be needed, say whether it is included or separate.
Choose the fee model
A fixed fee works well for a defined procedural step. Hourly billing may be better for uncertain review or advisory work. Either way, agree the currency, taxes if applicable, and whether the fee includes preparation and reporting.
Separate disbursements
Court fees, courier charges, translation, travel, notarization, and registry extracts should be listed separately. The instructing lawyer should know whether these are estimates, pass-through costs, or items requiring approval.
Make invoicing practical
Agree who invoices whom, what details must appear on the invoice, and when payment is due. Cross-border work can be slowed by tax, banking, and compliance details that are easy to ask for at the beginning.
Keep the platform out of the money
LawyerGo's role is to help lawyers find, verify, brief, track, and review collaboration. The fee remains a professional arrangement between the lawyers, which keeps the platform neutral and avoids unnecessary commission.
Direct fees work best when they are treated as a written professional term, not a side conversation.