Litigators frequently travel for court-related events, leading to diverse billing practices for travel time. Some firms bill clients for all travel hours, explaining that lower hourly rates necessitate full billing to balance compensation. This can cause peculiar circumstances where minor appearances may result in significant charges. Other firms adopt a 'half billing' approach, recognizing the unique nature of travel time. Despite some internal annoyance, this method still allows lawyers to bill adequately, reflecting clients' preferences for familiar attorneys over local counsel even at additional costs.
Most litigators face a travel dilemma as substantial time goes into attending appearances, leading to various billing practices by different firms.
Full billing for travel time can create odd situations where lawyers bill an entire day for a brief meeting, sparking discussions about fairness.
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