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Attorney Fees

Fees vary depending on the nature of the matter and type of procedure. We strive for a clear and affordable fee structure, and will explain the outlook and fees upfront during your consultation. We only proceed after you are fully satisfied.

Divorce & Family (divorce / spousal support / child support / property division / damages)＋
Negotiation only
Retainer fee (chakushukin)JPY 330,000~
Success fee (seiko hoshu)16.5% of economic benefit + JPY 330,000~
Mediation (chotei)
Retainer fee (chakushukin)JPY 440,000~
Success fee (seiko hoshu)16.5% of economic benefit + JPY 330,000~
Litigation
Retainer fee (chakushukin)JPY 550,000~
Success fee (seiko hoshu)16.5% of economic benefit + JPY 330,000~
* Actual expenses charged separately.
Infidelity Damages＋
Infidelity Damages
Retainer fee (chakushukin)JPY 165,000
Success fee (seiko hoshu)JPY 55,000 + 18.7%~ of economic benefit
* Actual expenses charged separately.
Inheritance＋
Negotiation
Retainer fee (chakushukin)JPY 110,000~
Success fee (seiko hoshu)Inheritance procedure only: 5.5% / With dispute among heirs: 13.2%
Mediation (chotei)
Retainer fee (chakushukin)JPY 220,000~
Success fee (seiko hoshu)13.2% of economic benefit obtained
Litigation
Retainer fee (chakushukin)JPY 330,000~
Success fee (seiko hoshu)13.2% of economic benefit obtained
* Actual expenses charged separately.Quoted separately if the matter involves multiple complex issues.
Traffic Accidents＋
Damage Claims
Retainer fee (chakushukin)JPY 0 (when attorney fee special clause applies)
Success fee (seiko hoshu)Negotiation: JPY 165,000 + 11% / Litigation: JPY 220,000 + 11%
* Actual expenses charged separately.
Labor (Overtime Claims)＋
Overtime Claims
Retainer fee (chakushukin)JPY 0
Success fee (seiko hoshu)JPY 165,000 + 19.8%~26.4% of economic benefit
* Actual expenses charged separately.
Corporate Law＋
Advisory Retainer
Monthlyfrom JPY 55,000 (advisory title available, other benefits)
Hourly Rate
Ratefrom JPY 27,500 per hour
* Based on the (former) Japan Federation of Bar Associations fee guidelines.
Debt Restructuring＋
Overpayment Recovery
Retainer fee (chakushukin)JPY 0
Success fee (seiko hoshu)22％
Voluntary debt restructuring (nin-i seiri)
Retainer fee (chakushukin)JPY 44,000~ per creditor
Success fee (seiko hoshu)JPY 22,000~ per creditor
Bankruptcy (jiko hasan)
Retainer fee (chakushukin)JPY 495,000~
Success fee (seiko hoshu)JPY 0
Individual Rehabilitation (kojin saisei)
Retainer fee (chakushukin)JPY 495,000~
Success fee (seiko hoshu)JPY 0
* Actual expenses charged separately.
Criminal Defense＋
Retainer fee (chakushukin)
Not arrested Simple case: JPY 220,000~ / Standard case: JPY 330,000~
Arrested JPY 440,000~ (jail visit: JPY 33,000~ per visit)
Success Fee
Non-prosecution (fukiso) Simple case: JPY 220,000~ / Standard case: JPY 330,000~
Settlement reached (jidan) JPY 110,000
Early release (denial of detention request, etc.) JPY 220,000
Trial To be agreed upon (lay judge trial: retainer fee JPY 880,000~ / success fee JPY 880,000~)
* Actual expenses charged separately.
Real Estate Disputes＋
Eviction
Retainer fee (chakushukin)JPY 275,000~
Success fee (seiko hoshu)JPY 275,000~
Redevelopment
Retainer fee (chakushukin)JPY 220,000~
Success fee (seiko hoshu)2.75%~17.6% of economic benefit
Relocation Fee
Retainer fee (chakushukin)Negotiation: JPY 220,000~/ Mediation-Litigation: JPY 330,000~
Success fee (seiko hoshu)3.3%~22% of economic benefit
Restoration of premises (genjo kaifuku) and other real estate disputes
Retainer fee (chakushukin)Negotiation: JPY 220,000~/ Mediation-Litigation: JPY 330,000~
Success fee (seiko hoshu)Quoted separately.
* Administrative fees and actual expenses charged separately.
Debt Collection＋
Negotiation only (including provisional attachment)
Retainer fee (chakushukin)5.5% (minimum JPY 110,000)~
Success fee (seiko hoshu)19.8％
* Actual expenses charged separately.

* All amounts include tax. Actual expenses charged separately.
* Credit card payments accepted (VISA / MasterCard). Lump-sum and installment payments available.
* The above are fee guidelines. Fees may vary depending on the case. Please confirm details during your initial consultation.

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