Flat Fee

/ˈflæt fiː/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A fixed charge for a service, regardless of the time involved or results obtained.
    The lawyer charged a flat fee for drafting the contract.

Forms

  • flat fee
  • flat fees

Commentary

Flat fees simplify billing and are often favored in predictable legal services to avoid billing disputes.

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