Budget for Litigation
(CO)

Summary

This is a template budget for litigation that may be used to calculate estimated attorney's fees and expenses for each phase of litigation in a Colorado matter. It utilizes the American Bar Association's Uniform Task-Based Management System Litigation Code Set and assumes a system of hourly billing. This template contains practical guidance and drafting notes. Preparing a litigation budget ensures transparency in attorney-client relationships and requires an attorney to think holistically about his or her litigation strategy in a given case. Tailor this template to your client's requested level of detail. For more on preparing a litigation budget, see Budget for Litigation Checklist (CO).