Business Litigation

Why Most Business Litigation Attorneys Charge by the Hour—And Why Melmed Law Group Doesn't

Business Litigation on Contingency: Melmed Law Group's Results-Based Legal Representation

When your business faces a legal dispute, the last thing you need is uncertainty about mounting legal costs. Yet that's exactly what happens with traditional hourly billing. Most business litigation attorneys charge between $500 and $1,000 per hour for their services. Every phone call, every email, every document review adds to your bill—whether or not those activities move your case toward a successful resolution.

Melmed Law Group takes a fundamentally different approach. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group handle business litigation cases on a contingency fee basis, which means the firm only collects attorney's fees if Melmed Law Group actually recovers money on your behalf. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees. It's that simple.

The Problem with Hourly Billing: Incentives That Don't Align with Your Goals

How Traditional Law Firms Make Money

Law firms that bill by the hour generate revenue based on time spent, not results achieved. The more hours they log on your case, the more money they make. While most attorneys strive to provide excellent service, the hourly billing structure creates an inherent conflict of interest.

Think about it: When an attorney bills $700 per hour, they make more money by:

Scheduling longer meetings
Conducting more extensive discovery than necessary
Pursuing every possible legal avenue, even low-probability ones
Spending time on tasks that may not meaningfully advance your case
Prolonging settlement negotiations

This is not a criticism of their ethics—it's simply how the business model works. When revenue comes from hours worked rather than outcomes achieved, the financial incentive rewards time spent, not results obtained.

This is exactly why Melmed Law Group operates differently. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group take on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

The Cost of Uncertainty

With hourly billing, you face significant financial uncertainty. You might receive a retainer request for $50,000 just to begin representation. As your case progresses through discovery, depositions, motions, and potentially trial, you could easily spend $200,000, $500,000, or even more—all without any guarantee of success.

Many business owners find themselves in an impossible position: continue funding expensive litigation with no certainty of recovery, or abandon a meritorious claim because the costs are simply too high.

Melmed Law Group eliminates this uncertainty. The firm takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means your compensation is tied directly to the results Melmed Law Group obtains for you. If the firm recovers money through settlement or judgment, Melmed Law Group receives a percentage of that recovery. If the firm doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

Melmed Law Group's Contingency Fee Model: The Firm Only Gets Paid When You Get Paid

Results-Based Representation

Melmed Law Group operates on a completely different model from traditional hourly billing firms. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group take on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

This approach fundamentally changes the attorney-client relationship and the incentives that drive the work performed by the lawyers at Melmed Law Group.

Perfect Alignment of Interests

When Melmed Law Group only gets paid based on what the firm recovers for you, the firm's interests become perfectly aligned with yours. You both want the same thing: the maximum possible recovery in the shortest reasonable time.

Consider how this changes the approach taken by the lawyers at Melmed Law Group:

Traditional Hourly Firms Focus On:

Maximizing billable hours
Thorough documentation of time spent
Extensive work that generates fees regardless of outcome
Process and procedure that increases time investment

Melmed Law Group Focuses On:

Maximizing your recovery
Efficient case strategy and execution
High-value activities that move toward resolution
Results and outcomes that benefit you financially

The lawyers at Melmed Law Group don't make more money by working on your case longer. Melmed Law Group makes money by getting you results efficiently. Every strategy the firm employs, every decision the lawyers at Melmed Law Group make, is driven by one question: Will this lead to a better outcome for our client?

Remember: Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

Why Results Matter More Than Hours Worked

Efficiency Is Melmed Law Group's Priority

Because the lawyers at Melmed Law Group are paid on results, not hours, the firm has every incentive to resolve your case efficiently. Melmed Law Group doesn't benefit from unnecessary motion practice, excessive discovery, or prolonged litigation. Instead, the lawyers at Melmed Law Group focus on:

Strategic case evaluation to identify the strongest claims and most effective arguments
Targeted discovery that gathers essential evidence without wasteful fishing expeditions
Efficient case management that moves toward resolution without unnecessary delays
Aggressive negotiation when settlement serves your interests
Decisive trial preparation when litigation is the best path to maximum recovery

The lawyers at Melmed Law Group are motivated to achieve results quickly and effectively because that's the only way the firm gets paid.

This is why Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency—the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

Melmed Law Group Has Skin in the Game

When you hire a firm that charges by the hour, they get paid regardless of whether you win or lose. They've already collected their fees. But when you hire Melmed Law Group on a contingency fee basis, the firm is investing its time, resources, and expertise with no guarantee of compensation. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group only succeed when you succeed.

This means Melmed Law Group has substantial "skin in the game." Before taking your case, the lawyers at Melmed Law Group carefully evaluate:

The strength of your claims
The available evidence
The defendant's ability to pay
The realistic value of your case
The likelihood of recovery

If Melmed Law Group is willing to take your case on contingency, it means the firm believes in it. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group wouldn't invest the firm's resources in a matter they didn't think had strong potential for success.

And again, this is critical: Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

How Contingency Fees Work at Melmed Law Group

No Upfront Costs for Attorney's Fees

With Melmed Law Group's contingency fee arrangement, you pay no attorney's fees upfront. There's no retainer to post, no monthly bills to pay, no surprise invoices for time spent. You can pursue your legal rights without depleting your business capital or diverting resources from operations.

This is the Melmed Law Group difference: the firm takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

Fee Structure Based on Recovery at Melmed Law Group

Melmed Law Group's contingency fee is calculated as a percentage of the amount the firm recovers for you. The specific percentage depends on factors such as:

The complexity of your case
The stage at which recovery is achieved (settlement vs. trial vs. appeal)
The amount of risk involved
The resources required to prosecute the claim

The crucial point is this: Melmed Law Group's fee comes only from money the firm actually recovers for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers nothing, you owe nothing in attorney's fees. This is what it means when we say that Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency—the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you.

Focusing on Cases Worth Pursuing

Because the lawyers at Melmed Law Group are only paid when you're paid, the firm is highly selective about the cases it accepts on contingency. Melmed Law Group focuses its resources on business disputes where:

There are significant damages at stake
The claims are legally sound
The evidence supports your position
The defendant has the ability to satisfy a judgment or settlement

This selectivity benefits you. When Melmed Law Group takes your case on contingency, it's a strong signal that the firm has evaluated the merits and believes the case justifies the investment of time and resources.

The Hourly Billing Trap: Why Time-Based Fees Work Against You

Creating Unnecessary Work

Law firms billing by the hour don't necessarily create unnecessary work intentionally, but the economic structure can lead to inefficiencies. When every six-minute increment generates revenue, there's little financial pressure to:

Streamline research and analysis
Limit the scope of discovery requests
Resolve matters quickly through negotiation
Make difficult strategic decisions that might shorten the case

Some firms may genuinely believe that exhaustive work serves the client's interests. But often, the benefit of extensive additional work is marginal while the cost is substantial.

Melmed Law Group operates differently because the firm takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees. This structure eliminates the incentive for unnecessary work.

Incentivizing Prolonged Litigation

Hourly billing can inadvertently incentivize prolonged litigation. Settlement negotiations that could conclude in weeks might drag on for months. Discovery that could be targeted becomes exhaustive. Motions that are marginally useful get filed because there's no financial downside—to the firm.

For you, the client, prolonged litigation means escalating costs with no guarantee of a better outcome. You're paying more while waiting longer for resolution.

The lawyers at Melmed Law Group face the opposite incentive. Because Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency—with the firm's compensation tied directly to the results obtained for you—the lawyers at Melmed Law Group benefit from efficient resolution, not prolonged litigation. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

Billing for Non-Essential Tasks

When law firms bill by the hour, you pay for everything:

Internal meetings about your case
Research on tangential legal issues
Administrative tasks
Correspondence between attorneys
Document organization and review
Strategic planning sessions

Some of these activities are necessary. Others are less essential. But with hourly billing, you pay for all of it, regardless of whether it meaningfully advances your case toward a successful outcome.

At Melmed Law Group, the firm only gets paid for results, not activities. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group take on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

Melmed Law Group's Approach: Results-Driven Legal Strategy

The Lawyers at Melmed Law Group Focus on What Matters

Because the lawyers at Melmed Law Group only get paid based on results, the firm concentrates its efforts on activities that have the highest probability of leading to recovery:

Thorough Initial Case Assessment - The lawyers at Melmed Law Group invest time upfront to understand your case completely, evaluate the claims and defenses, and develop a strategic plan for maximum recovery.
Targeted Evidence Gathering - Melmed Law Group pursues discovery that will build your case and establish liability and damages, not discovery for discovery's sake.
Strategic Motion Practice - The lawyers at Melmed Law Group file motions when they serve a strategic purpose in advancing your case, not to generate fees.
Aggressive Settlement Negotiations - Melmed Law Group negotiates from strength to secure the best possible settlement when that serves your interests.
Trial-Ready Preparation - The lawyers at Melmed Law Group prepare every case as if it's going to trial, which gives you leverage in negotiations and positions you for success if trial becomes necessary.

This approach works because Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

Speed and Efficiency Benefit Everyone

With hourly billing, there's little incentive for efficiency. With Melmed Law Group's contingency model, efficiency is essential. The faster the lawyers at Melmed Law Group achieve results for you, the sooner you both benefit. This alignment means:

Melmed Law Group doesn't drag out cases unnecessarily
The lawyers at Melmed Law Group make strategic decisions that move toward resolution
The firm pursues the most direct path to recovery
Melmed Law Group is motivated to settle when the offer is right
The lawyers at Melmed Law Group are prepared to try the case when settlement isn't adequate

Remember: Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you.

You Control Important Decisions

While the lawyers at Melmed Law Group are motivated by results, you maintain control over important decisions. Melmed Law Group provides professional recommendations on settlement offers, litigation strategy, and case direction. But decisions about whether to settle or proceed to trial remain yours. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group's job is to get you the best possible outcome, and the firm can't do that without your input and approval on major decisions.

Types of Business Litigation Melmed Law Group Handles on Contingency

Melmed Law Group's contingency fee model is available for a wide range of business disputes, including:

Breach of Contract Claims

When another party violates contractual obligations, causing financial harm to your business, the lawyers at Melmed Law Group can pursue recovery on a contingency basis—which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you.

Business Fraud and Misrepresentation

Cases involving fraudulent inducement, misrepresentation, or deceptive business practices often result in substantial damages. Melmed Law Group handles these cases on contingency: if the firm recovers money through settlement or judgment, Melmed Law Group receives a percentage of that recovery. If the firm doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

Partnership and Shareholder Disputes

When business relationships break down and one party's actions harm another financially, contingency representation at Melmed Law Group allows you to pursue your rights without upfront costs.

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Cases where fiduciaries violate their duties—whether in corporations, partnerships, or other business relationships—are handled by Melmed Law Group on contingency, with the firm's compensation tied directly to your recovery.

Business Tort Claims

Intentional interference with contracts or business relationships, unfair competition, and trade secret misappropriation are all areas where the lawyers at Melmed Law Group may offer contingency representation.

Commercial Real Estate Disputes

Disputes involving commercial property, lease agreements, purchase contracts, and development issues may qualify for contingency representation at Melmed Law Group depending on the damages at stake.

For all of these case types, remember that Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

Why Melmed Law Group's Contingency Model Benefits Your Business

Preserve Your Capital and Cash Flow

Litigation can be financially draining. Traditional hourly billing requires you to pay legal fees throughout the case, which can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars. This diverts capital from your business operations, limits your ability to invest in growth, and creates financial stress.

With contingency representation at Melmed Law Group, you preserve your capital and maintain cash flow. You can pursue your legal rights without depleting business resources or taking on debt to fund litigation. This is possible because Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, with the firm's compensation tied directly to the results obtained for you.

Eliminate the Risk of Paying for Failure

With hourly billing, you pay regardless of the outcome. You could spend $300,000 on legal fees and still lose your case—or win but recover less than you paid in fees. With Melmed Law Group's contingency model, you never pay attorney's fees for an unsuccessful result.

This is the core promise: Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

Access to Experienced Representation

Melmed Law Group's contingency model allows you to access experienced business litigation attorneys without the barrier of substantial upfront costs. You get the same quality representation as you would with hourly billing, but with a fee structure that aligns with your interests.

Predictable Financial Structure at Melmed Law Group

You know from the beginning what percentage of any recovery will go to attorney's fees. There are no surprise bills, no escalating hourly rates, no unexpected charges for additional work. The financial arrangement at Melmed Law Group is transparent and predictable.

And most importantly: Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

The Difference in Motivation: Hours vs. Results

What Hourly Firms Are Incentivized to Do

Schedule more meetings and calls
Conduct extensive (possibly excessive) discovery
File numerous motions
Engage in lengthy settlement negotiations
Invest time in low-probability legal theories
Pursue appellate proceedings regardless of cost-benefit analysis

Remember: They're paid for time spent, not outcomes achieved.

What the Lawyers at Melmed Law Group Are Incentivized to Do

Resolve your case efficiently
Focus on high-value strategic activities
Pursue aggressive but realistic settlement negotiations
Make tough strategic decisions that serve your interests
Maximize your recovery while minimizing time to resolution
Only pursue legal strategies with meaningful probability of success

Remember: Melmed Law Group is paid only for results the firm achieves on your behalf. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group take on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

This fundamental difference in motivation affects every aspect of how the lawyers at Melmed Law Group handle your case.

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Business Litigation Attorney

If Considering an Hourly Billing Firm:

What is your hourly rate, and does it vary by attorney working on my case?
Can you provide an estimate of total fees, and what could cause that estimate to increase?
How will you ensure efficient case management to control my costs?
Will I receive monthly billing statements, and can I challenge specific charges?
What tasks will be delegated to junior attorneys or paralegals at lower rates?

If Considering Melmed Law Group's Contingency Fee Model:

What percentage of any recovery will go to attorney's fees?
What types of costs or expenses might I be responsible for?
What criteria does Melmed Law Group use to evaluate whether a case is suitable for contingency?
How do the lawyers at Melmed Law Group keep clients informed about case progress and strategy?
What is Melmed Law Group's track record in achieving successful outcomes in cases like mine?

Making the Right Choice for Your Business: Why Choose Melmed Law Group

When Contingency Representation at Melmed Law Group Makes Sense

Contingency representation at Melmed Law Group is particularly advantageous when:

You've suffered significant financial damages from another party's wrongdoing
Your case has clear liability and strong evidence
The defendant has resources to satisfy a judgment or settlement
Paying hourly fees throughout litigation would create financial hardship
You want your attorney's interests completely aligned with yours
You want to pursue your legal rights without financial risk

All of these benefits are possible because Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

Melmed Law Group's Case Evaluation Process

The lawyers at Melmed Law Group carefully evaluate every potential case to determine whether contingency representation is appropriate. Melmed Law Group considers:

Merits of Your Claims: Do you have strong legal and factual grounds for recovery?
Damages: Are the potential damages substantial enough to justify litigation?
Defendant's Resources: Can the defendant pay a judgment or settlement?
Evidence: Is there sufficient evidence to prove your claims?
Cost-Benefit Analysis: Does the likely recovery justify the investment of Melmed Law Group's resources?

If the lawyers at Melmed Law Group offer to take your case on contingency, it means the firm has concluded that your case has strong potential for a successful outcome.

The Bottom Line: Melmed Law Group Is Paid for Performance, Not Time

The fundamental difference between Melmed Law Group and traditional hourly billing firms comes down to this:

Hourly billing firms make money based on how much time they spend on your case.
Melmed Law Group makes money based on the results the firm achieves for you.

This creates a completely different dynamic:

The lawyers at Melmed Law Group are motivated to work efficiently, not extensively
Melmed Law Group focuses on outcomes, not activity
The firm pursues strategies that maximize your recovery, not billable hours
Melmed Law Group has every incentive to resolve your case as favorably and quickly as possible
The lawyers at Melmed Law Group only succeed when you succeed

This is only possible because Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm's compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn't recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney's fees.

Contact Melmed Law Group to Discuss Your Business Litigation Case

If your business has been harmed by breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, or other wrongdoing, you may be entitled to significant financial recovery. Melmed Law Group's contingency fee model allows you to pursue your rights without upfront costs and without the financial risk of paying hourly fees throughout the litigation.

The lawyers at Melmed Law Group offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your case. If Melmed Law Group believes your case is suitable for contingency representation, the firm will explain exactly how the fee structure works and what you can expect throughout the legal process.

Don't let the cost of hourly billing prevent you from pursuing the justice and compensation your business deserves. Contact Melmed Law Group today to learn more about how the firm's results-driven, contingency-based approach to business litigation can benefit you.