How to Pay
I accept credit card, debit card, eCheck, and ACH through a secure online payment processor. For retainers, trust deposits, and larger payments, I prefer eCheck or ACH — they carry lower processing costs and keep records clean. Cards remain available for your convenience.
Where Your Payment Goes
Earned fees and reimbursed expenses are deposited into my operating account. Retainers and advances for future fees or expenses go into my client trust account, unless we've agreed otherwise in writing. Processing fees are paid by my firm, not deducted from trust funds, and a payment isn't considered received until it has cleared and posted to the right account.
Questions About a Payment
If you're ever unsure whether a payment should go toward an invoice, a retainer, or a trust replenishment, contact my office before making it and I'll help you sort it out.
A retainer is an initial payment I hold in trust to cover your legal costs as they come up. If your case needs more than the retainer covers, I'll ask you to replenish it, and any unused funds are returned to you. eCheck or ACH keep processing costs lower — contact me with questions.
I bill by the hour for the actual work your case requires — court appearances, document preparation, client meetings, and legal research. I'll ask you to replenish your retainer as needed, and any unused funds are refunded.
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