McKIMMEY LAW OFFICE, P.C.

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Twenty E. Ninth Street - The Aldridge, Suite 137 - Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801 - 405-275-3564


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HOME - GENERAL PRACTICE - PROBATE - WILLS & TRUSTS - DIVORCE - FEES & SERVICES
DOCUMENT PREPARATION - POWERS OF ATTORNEY - PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
REAL ESTATE - CIVIL RIGHTS - GOVERNMENTAL TORT CLAIMS - FALSE ARREST

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McKIMMEY LAW OFFICE is one of the leading small law firms in the Shawnee, Oklahoma area, with a Statewide practice in all State and Federal Courts.

Shawnee, OK


McKIMMEY LAW OFFICE is a general practice law firm. Our expertise includes Probate, Wills, Trusts, Real Estate, and Governmental Tort Claims, including Civil Rights litigation involving the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments.




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McKimmey

"An Affordable Attorney at Law"


Admitted to Practice - Oklahoma - 1974
United States Supreme Court - Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
All United States District Courts of Oklahoma


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We Feel that Before Hiring Any Attorney, you should be able to have an estimate of the costs of his or her representation. You may be quoted a flat rate fee for the services, or an hourly rate. Most flat rate fees are based on the attorney's estimate of the time require to perform a particular service.

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Our Fees are based on an Hourly Rate:

On Civil Cases our charges are $225.00 Per Hour for Office Time and $250.00 Per Hour for Out of Office or Court Time. Charges are only for Actual Time Devoted to Matter.

On Criminal Cases our charges are $250.00 Per Hour for Office Time and $300.00 Per Hour for Out of Office or Court Time. Charges are only for Actual Time Devoted to Matter.

In addition to the Hourly Rate, Charges will be made for necessary expenses incurred. Such charges include: Court Costs; Issuance of Summons or Subpoenas; Service of Process; Postage; Copies of Pleadings & Documents; Long Distance Telephone Calls; Deposition and Reporter Expense; Expert Witnesses; Investigations; and Costs of Exhibits.

We provide an itemized accounting for all time and charges.

The Following Estimates of Total Charges are based on Normal Time and Expenses and will normally cover the entire charges for the Services Rendered.

The amounts shown for 'court costs' and 'filing fees' reflect the statutory costs in Oklahoma. These costs may vary in other states.

We strongly recommend that before you hire a mechanic, contractor, plumber, electrician or attorney you get a firm estimate of what his or her services are going to cost you!

See FAQ - Why are Legal Costs So Expensive?




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Filing Fees - Schedule
What the Court Clerk Will Charge You to File



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paper - ADVANCE DIRECTIVE FOR HEALTH CARE -



'Living Will' - $125.00
This instrument, authorized by Oklahoma Rights of the Terminally Ill or Persistently Unconscious Act, Title 63, Okla. Stats., Sect 3101.1, et seq,, allows you to give directions concerning the use of extraordinary life sustaining procedures in the event you are Terminally Ill or Persistently Unconscious.

You may also appoint a 'Health Care Proxy', and direct the donation of organs by this instrument.

See Three Legal Documents Everyone Should Have




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>baby - ADOPTIONS

  • Step Parent - Consents of All Parties $2,500.00
  • New Born - Hourly
  • Contested - Hourly
  • Plus Court Costs of Filing -
  • Plus Costs of Service if Required
  • Plus Publication Costs if Required
  • Plus Costs of Home Study by Social Worker when required - $300.00 / $500.00
  • Birth Certificate $10.00




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paper - ANTE NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS - ( Pre-Nuptial )






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graph - BANKRUPTCY - Chapter 7
Because of recent changes in the Bankruptcy Laws Our office has decided to no longer handle bankruptcy cases. In our humble opinion the changes have placed undue hardship and expense on persons needing bankruptcy protection.

See - FAQ - Bankruptcy




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paper - CONTRACTS ( Short Form - Normal Provisions )


  • Contract for Deed - $175.00
  • Real Estate Purchase Contract - $175.00
  • Residential Rental Contract - $175.00
  • Residential Rental Contract with Option to Purchase $225.00
  • Commercial Lease - $225.00
  • Commercial Lease with Option to Purchase $275.00
  • Business Sale Contract - Hourly
Charges for Preparation of Contracts and Agreements with unusual or special terms and conditions, or which require attorney to participate in negotiations will be made at an hourly rate.





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question - CONTINGENCY FEES:

The law prohibits an attorney representing a client on the basis of a Contingency Fee in Divorce Actions or Criminal Matters.

We do handle some types of cases on a contingency basis and the fee schedule will be discussed and agreed to in writing prior to either the client or attorney assuming any obligations to the other.

In the event of recovery the attorney would be paid a percentage of the total amount of recovery. In the event that there is no recovery the attorney does not get paid!

The percentage is generally based on the type of case, whether settlement might be likely, or whether a trial is a certainty. This contract percentage may be graduated. It will generally be lower in the event the case is settled prior to filing a lawsuit - then graduate in the event of certain contingencies such as filings of Motions for Summary Judgment, and trial.

The Rules of Professional Conduct require that a 'contingency fee' agreement be in writing, and state all the conditions of the employment of the attorney. See Code of Professional Responisbility

See - LITIGATION!





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corp - CORPORATIONS



  • Articles of Incorporation - Minutes - Bylaws - Minutes of First Meeting $600.00
  • Plus Filing Costs - Secretary of State - Approx - $50.00
  • Plus Minute Book & Seal - Approx - $60.00
  • Attendance of attorney at meetings - Hourly

    See - Oklahoma Legal Forms - Online Services





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DIVORCE - ( Dissolution of Marriage )

  • Uncontested - No Children - $450.00 - Plus Court Costs For Filing -
  • Plus Recording of Deeds, etc.
  • Publication Costs if Required - Approx $125.00

Our Office does not handle Divorces where minor children are involved.

See - Divorce and Annulment

See - Oklahoma Legal Forms - Online Services
We Prepare Pleadings - You File & appear Pro-se - $175.00



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paper - DOCUMENT PREPARATION:

  • Deeds - $60.00
  • Promissory Notes - $65.00
  • Mortgages - $100.00
  • Release of Mortgage - $65.00
  • Release of Judgment - $86.00
  • Amortization Schedule - $13.50

See - Oklahoma Legal Forms - Online Services

typewriter - - DOCUMENTS FOR COURT FILING!





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- FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE:
Hourly Rate - Normal / No Contest - No Sales Approx $1,250.00 / $1,500.00
  • Plus Filing Costs
  • Plus Costs of issuance and service of Summons
  • Plus Publication Costs - Approx $150.00
  • Plus Costs of Appraisers - Approx $300.00
  • Plus Sheriff's Fees

If Advertised Sale Required - Hourly - Approximately $1,750.00

  • Plus Appraisal Costs
  • Sheriff's Fees
  • Publication Costs




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paper - GUARDIANSHIP
  • Hourly Rate - No Contest - Approx $1,000.00 - $1,500.00
  • Plus Filing Costs -
  • Plus Costs of Service on Ward
  • Plus Costs of Mail Notices
  • Sales / Applications for Special Relief - Hourly + Costs
  • Annual Reports & Accounting: ( Hourly - Average - $300.00)




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paper - LETTERS & COMMUNICATIONS:

  • Communications that do not require response - copy to client - $35.00
  • Communications responded to by phone or letter with Report to Client - $35.00
  • Reply to Communications Responded to - $35.00



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punch - LITIGATION:
  • Hourly Rate
  • Retainer Set according to Estimate of time and costs. See Retainer
  • Plus Court Cost For Filing - Varies according to type of case and Amount Sought.
  • Plus $5.00 Per Summons Issued
  • Plus Service of Process - Certified Mail or Process Server
  • Plus Investigator's Charges - if desired.
  • Plus Expenses - Costs of depositions, etc.
In certain instances a 'contingency' fee contract may be arranged.



stop - Before engaging in any litigation you should be aware that in some instances the prevailing party may be entitled to attorney fees as part of the judgment.

In those cases, If you lose you may have to pay the attorney fees for the other party - in addition to your own.

However, in most instances each party must pay their own attorney fees - win, lose or draw!

You should discuss this with your attorney prior to getting involved in litigation.



See FAQ - Why are Legal Costs So Expensive?





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paper - NAME CHANGE: - Uncontested - 450.00
  • Plus Court Costs -
  • Plus Publication Costs - Approx. $50.00
  • Plus Service of Process Costs if necessary

See - Oklahoma Legal Forms - Online Services
We Prepare Pleadings - You File & appear Pro-se - $175.00



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- PARTITION OF REAL ESTATE: - Hourly Rate -


  • Normal / No Contest - No Sales Approx $1,500.00
  • Plus Filing Costs -
  • Plus Costs of issuance and service of Summons
  • Plus Publication Costs - Approx $150.00
  • Plus Costs of Appraisers - Approx $300.00

If Advertised Sale Required - Hourly - Approximately $2,500.00

  • Plus Appraisal Costs
  • Sheriff's Fees
  • Publication Costs




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paper - POWERS OF ATTORNEY:





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paper - PROBATE:


  • Hourly Rate - Normal / No Contest - No Sales
    Approx $2,500.00 - $3,000.00
  • Plus Filing Costs - $189.00
  • Plus Costs of Publications = Approx $150.00
  • Plus Costs of Appraisers = Approx $150.00 / $225.00
  • Record Final Decree - County Clerk - Approx $20.00
  • Contests and Sales add to hourly charges and to Additional Publication

See - FAQ - About Probate





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house - JUDICIAL DETERMINATION OF JOINT TENANCY:


  • Uncontested - $450.00
  • Contested - Hourly
  • Plus Filing Costs -
  • Plus Publication Costs - Approx $35.00


house - TERMINATION OF JOINT TENANCY BY AFFIDAVIT:

  • Husband and Wife Joint Tenancy - $125.00
  • Other than Husband and Wife - $125.00 - Plus Preparation of Tax Return
  • Plus County Clerk Filing Costs - Approx. $16.00
  • Plus Estate Taxes if Due

    See - Oklahoma Legal Forms - Online Services







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house - TERMINATION OF LIFE ESTATE BY AFFIDAVIT:



  • Other than Husband and Wife - $125.00 - Plus Preparation of Tax Return
  • Plus County Clerk Filing Costs - Approx. $16.00
  • Plus Estate Taxes if Due




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tree - QUIET TITLE: Hourly Rate - Normal / No Contest - Approx $1,250.00



  • Plus Filing Costs -
  • Plus Court Costs for Issuance of Summons
  • Plus Publication Costs - Approx $150.00
  • Plus Service of Process - $7.50 if by Mail
  • Personal Service as charged by Process Server.



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tree - REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS: - $200.00


  • Meeting with Buyer and Seller
  • Execution of Documents
  • Preparation of Closing & Disclosure Statements
  • Notary Service
  • Plus Costs of Recording Documents

    See Buying and Selling Real Estate


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books - RESEARCH and BRIEF WRITING:

Our Office provides the service of Legal Research and preparation of pleadings, discovery requests, briefs, Motions, Responses to Motions and Appeals for Layman and Attorneys at our regular hourly rate.



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piggybank - RETAINER: - In Our Office - This is Your Money! - This is your 'deposit' toward the payment of Total Fees and costs. In the event the matter handled for you terminates before conclusion, such as a Divorce that is dismissed prior to entry of the Decree, or in the event you deposit more money than is required to pay all fees and costs, you will be charged for the time and costs actually expended on the matter and any unused Retainer will be returned to you at the end of the next billing period.

We strongly recommend that before you pay any money to any attorney that you ask exactly what it is for - whether the payment covers the handling of the entire case from start to finish - and whether or not any of the payment may be refundable.




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tree - TAX DEEDS:


  • Uncontested - $350.00
  • Contested - Hourly
  • County Clerk Filing Costs - Approx. $90.00
  • Plus Postage and Certified Mail and / or Process Service
  • Plus Publication Costs - Approx. $125.00



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magnify - TITLE EXAMINATION:

When you purchase real estate you should have Title to the Property Examned so you will know who really owns the property, and to be sure that all documents are prepared correctly.
Our charges for Examining Abstracts of Title are:
  • Platted property - $1.00 per page
  • Unplatted property - $1.15 per page
  • Minimum Charge for Examination - $125.00




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map - TORT CLAIMS:





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paper - TRUSTS - Popularly known as 'Living Trusts'

These are generally revocable, and in some cases may be used to avoid probate. In order to be effective they must be periodically checked and property to be included in the trust must be identified - either in the trust, or titled property must be held in the name of the Trust.
  • Hourly Charge for Preparation - Approximately - $750.00 and up.
  • Plus Costs of Preparation of Documents of Transfer
  • Plus Costs of Recording Memorandum and Transfer Documents

stop - Caveat: - Many times this instrument is meant to be used to avoid probate, but sometimes valuable items, i.e., jewelry, stamp and coin collections, antiques, etc., are not properly transferred to the Trust, and a probate may be necessary to distribute those items.

See - FAQ - About Wills & Trusts







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UNCONTESTED AND CONTESTED MATTERS

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In the event that any matter thought to be uncontested when begun, but which turns into a contested matter, fees will be charged on an hourly rate as provided with full credit to be given to client for any sums already paid.





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VACATE DIVORCE DECREE AND COURT APPEARANCE: - $350.00

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Many times after a Divorce has been granted the parties may want to resume their marriage. This can be done by Vacating the Divorce, thereby restoring the Marriage as though the Divorce had never taken Place.
Vacating a Divorce Decree has many advantages over re-marriage, the most obvious of which is the preservation of the anniversary of the marriage. This is important for establishing certain spousal rights to Social Security and other benefits, which may be available only after a 20 year marriage.

Two Ten Year Marriages to the same person do not count as one 20 year marriage!.

Also - Vacating a Divorce Decree may restore property rights which had been divided in the Divorce. Property which was awarded in a Divorce Decree to one of the parties, is separate property when brought into a remarriage.

See - Oklahoma Legal Forms - Online Services
We Prepare Pleadings - You File & appear Pro-se - $125.00




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If you have a question of a general nature that you feel should be included in this segment, please let us know.

We also would like to receive comments and suggestions for better Answers.

Although we cannot give specific legal advice on the phone we are willing to answer questions of a general nature.

If your question is of general interest we may include your letter and our response as a part of our website.





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