Fee Structure for James Nickles Consulting, LLC
Technical Services, Training, Pension Fiduciary & Litigation Support

Standard daily fee for technical services range from $1200.00 to $3200.00 (United States Dollars) per day pro rated to $150.00 to $400.00 per hour (8 hour day)

Advanced retainer fee for guarantee of availability is $5000 per month for a minimum of 3 months, paid at the beginning of each month.

• A project specific legal contract will be drafted for the client outlining the specific task to be performed, terms, conditions and project deliverables before the project is commenced.
• Client will pay Consultant’s pre-approved expenses and all fees will be paid within 10 days of transaction closing or be subject to a 1% per day late payment penalty.
• If work is to be accomplished at home i.e. report writing, research etc. James Nickles Consulting, LLC will pro rate work to hourly fee schedule.
• When on the road traveling, the full daily rate will apply (8 hours). If work is more than 8 hours a day the additional time will be billed at the hourly rate. James Nickles Consulting, LLC bills to the 10th of an hour.
• All travel expenses necessary for the execution of the project, including transportation by rail, taxi, bus, rental vehicle and air travel will be accomplished at business class rate for travel in the Continental United States and must be purchased on James Nickles personal credit card (due to personal insurance coverage provision) International air travel to include Alaska & Hawaii will require 1st class accommodations. Client may have the ability to book flights at their option through their own agency but must use James Nickles personal credit card to book the flight.
• All other charges related to, hotels, rental cars or other forms of transportation because of personal insurance coverage provisions will also have to be booked and paid for by James Nickles credit card.
• The following expenses will be billed as direct cost to the client: Accommodations, valet services, telephone/fax charges, postage and shipping/courier services, in-house printing and reproduction. Photocopying, photos, laser printing, and various supplies needed to support the project.
• An Armed Guard will be required 24/7 for countries that are considered hostile by the U.S. Dept. of State.
• Days involving deposition and testimony including standing by to give such will be charged at $3200.00 per day. Additional time in excess of 8 hours per day will be billed at $400.00 per hour.
• Rate of reimbursement of meals will be billed at a flat rate of $87.00 per day in the United States. Meals for travel in Europe, Caribbean, South America, South Pacific, Asia, Far East, Mid East, Africa, Canada and Australia will be billed at a flat rate of $150.00 per day.
• Hotel and accommodation charges will be billed at actual expense.
• Mileage for personal use of vehicle for transportation will be reimbursed at 58.5 cents per mile.
• If James Nickles Consulting, LLC is used to solicit work, it must be notified in advance and a separate agreement established. It will be used only on the specified project and compensated as per the agreement and in advance of performing the work.