As a responsibly armed American, you should be considering protection for the aftermath of being involved in a self-defense incident. In this week’s “Ask an Attorney” video, Tom Grieve discusses the difference between up-front funding and reimbursement plans when it comes to paying for a criminal defense attorney.
Criminal Defense Attorneys: Up-Front Funding vs. a Reimbursement Plan
As Tom mentions in the video, criminal defense attorneys like to get paid upfront. They are not going to wait until a case is all wrapped up to take the first payment. They will expect an initial retainer as well as payments throughout a case.
So the question is, do you have enough money — possibly into the six figures — to pay a criminal defense attorney? That’s where an up-front protection plan can help. An up-front protection plan provides the money you need as you need it for your criminal self-defense case. A reimbursement plan, on the other hand, expects you to have the money to pay for your attorney. Then, hopefully, it will reimburse you once everything is over.
About Tom Grieve, Grieve Law
Tom Grieve is one of the most respected criminal defense lawyers in Wisconsin. A highly awarded former prosecutor, he started Grieve Law, LLC, which is one of the top criminal defense firms in the state. He developed a nuanced knowledge of Wisconsin firearms law. Tom has also received his certification as a firearms instructor and participates as a speaker and panelist with the USCCA for live broadcasts, national expos and training videos. He is even serving as a speaker and analyst on numerous TV and radio stations as well as on college and law school campuses.
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