Hourly Billing
/ˈaʊərli ˈbɪlɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A billing method where a professional charges payment based on the number of hours worked on a client's matter.
The attorney explained that hourly billing would apply to all consulting hours.
Forms
- hourly billing
- hourly billings
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Commentary
Hourly billing is common in legal services but may encourage detailed time tracking and disputes over billable hours.
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