Unbundled Services – CLM Family and Defense Law Firm

Tailored Legal Support for Your Budget*

Our firm has adopted the FAIR Model as a business framework to increase your access to our services. We are the only law firm in Northeast Arkansas offering this service! This approach moves away from traditional, high-retainer, and lumpsum billing methods, instead employing automated, flexible payment structures to make legal services more accessible to you and your family! You can make flexible monthly payments towards your retainer and account balance when you get paid! By utilizing smaller initial retainers paired with automated, recurring payment plans, you can secure vital legal help for custody disputes, divorces, or criminal defense without facing financial ruin or taking on predatory debt.

Don’t need full scope representation; no problem! If you only need our help on a limited basis, our Limited Scope Representation (LSR or “Unbundled Services”) allows you to hire our firm for specific parts of your case while you handle the rest. Think of this as a la carte legal services! This approach provides professional protection without the cost of a traditional full-service retainer. This type of legal service is authorized by Rule 1.2(c) of the Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct.

*Must qualify for LSR services, qualification dependent on legal matters, facts, and other considerations during consultation. Final decision to offer LSR services is at the sole discretion of CLM Law Firm.

Consultations & Advice

Initial Strategy Session (30 Min)

A focused review of your situation with actionable next steps. — Starting at $150.00

Comprehensive Case Review (60 Min)

Detailed analysis of your court documents and a personalized legal roadmap. — Starting at $300

Ongoing Legal Coaching

Hourly “on-demand” advice as you navigate your own case. — Starting at $300 / hour

Document Preparation & Review

"The Second Set of Eyes"

Review of legal documents you have already drafted to ensure accuracy and compliance with Arkansas law. — Starting at $150.00

Standard Petition/Motion Drafting

We draft your initial Filing (Divorce, Custody, or Answer) for you to file yourself. — Starting at $250.00

Settlement/Child Custody Agreement

Professional drafting of final decrees or parenting plans to ensure they are court ready. — Starting at $250.00

Family Law Specifics

Child Support Worksheet Calculation

Accurate calculation based on Arkansas Administrative Orders. — Starting at $175.00

Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)

Specialized drafting for retirement division. — Starting at $250.00

Criminal Defense Specifics

Discovery Review & Analysis

We review the evidence against you and provide a written “Strengths and Weaknesses” report. — Starting at $375.00

Plea Negotiation Assistance

An attorney negotiates with the prosecutor on your behalf for a specific outcome. — Starting at $250.00

Limited Court Appearances

Single Hearing Representation

Hire an attorney to represent you at one specific event (e.g., a temporary hearing or a motion to dismiss). — Starting at $500.00

How It Works

Select Your Service

Full-scope Representation (FSR) – We handle everything!

Unbundled Services (LSR) – We only do a part; you handle the rest!

Sign a Full or Limited Scope Agreement:

FSR: Together we develop a Full Scope Agreement with reoccurring payments which will outline deliverables (checkpoints) upon payment percentages being met. These plans require setup with automated reoccurring payment drafts. Depending on case type and urgency of situation, your case may require a certain percentage of fees paid before any legal work begins.

LSR: Together we develop Limited Scope Agreement. You purchase the services you need, and we move forward per the terms of our agreement on your case. You can pay overtime or in full. Our services will start upon signing agreement and payment terms have been met. Like FSR cases, your case may require a certain percentage of fees paid before any legal work begins.

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Use PracticePanther® to make payments, upload files, view drafts, and message us!

Pay as You Go

Unless you prefer, there are NO massive upfront retainers—our goal is to help you get legal services as soon as possible and make paying for a lawyer realistic and reasonable!

Note: FSR & LSR “Unbundled” fees are for legal services only and do not include court filing fees, service fees, or administrative costs such as travel, experts, third-party expenses.

Office Location

Flexible Payment Plans and Unbundled “LSR” Services