Attorney Fee Calculator
Calculate attorney fees according to the Attorneys' Remuneration Act (RVG). Based on current 2026 fee tables and Düsseldorf maintenance schedule.
Details
Lawyer fees
€1,963.50
incl. 19% VAT
Simple fee (RVG)
€652.00
at dispute value €10,000.00
Fee breakdown
Note: Calculation according to RVG. As of: 2026.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How are attorney fees calculated in Germany?
Attorney fees are regulated by the RVG (Attorney Remuneration Act) and based on the dispute value. The fees include a procedural fee, a hearing fee, and possibly a settlement fee.
Can I get legal aid for attorney fees?
Legal aid (Prozesskostenhilfe) covers attorney and court fees for those who cannot afford them. Eligibility depends on income, assets, and the likelihood of success of the case.
Which fee schedules do the calculations use?
Lawyer fees are calculated under the German Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz (RVG), court fees under the Gerichtskostengesetz (GKG). Both tables are updated regularly. Source: gesetze-im-internet.de.
Guide
Quick Answer
The attorney fees calculator computes statutory attorney fees under the Attorneys' Remuneration Act (RVG) based on the subject value.
What is the Attorney Fee Calculator?
The attorney fees calculator computes statutory attorney fees under the Attorneys' Remuneration Act (RVG) based on the subject value.
How does the Attorney Fee Calculator work?
Enter the subject value (amount in dispute) and the type of activity. The calculator determines fees from the RVG fee table: business fee, procedural fee, hearing fee and, if applicable, settlement fee.
Key Data and Facts
RVG fees are based on the subject value. Initial consultation: max. 190 euros plus VAT (consumers). Legal aid available for low income.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate lawyer's fees step by step: 1. Determine the value in dispute (Gegenstandswert/Streitwert): For monetary claims: the amount claimed. For dismissal: 3 gross monthly salaries (employment law). For tenancy disputes: 12 monthly rents. For traffic accidents: the amount of damages. 2. Define the type of activity: Out-of-court advice: initial consultation max. EUR 190 net (consumers). Out-of-court representation: business fee 0.5-2.5 times (median fee 1.3). Court representation: procedural fee (1.3) + hearing fee (1.2). Settlement: settlement fee (1.0-1.5). 3. Read off the fee from the RVG table: At a value in dispute of EUR 5,000: one full fee = EUR 303. At EUR 10,000: EUR 486. At EUR 25,000: EUR 788. 4. Multiply the fees: Procedural fee: 1.3 x table fee. Hearing fee: 1.2 x table fee. 5. Add the lump-sum expenses (EUR 20) and 19 % VAT. Example: Civil lawsuit, value in dispute EUR 10,000. Table fee: EUR 486. Procedural fee (1.3): EUR 631.80. Hearing fee (1.2): EUR 583.20. Lump-sum expenses: EUR 20. Subtotal: EUR 1,235. VAT (19 %): EUR 234.65. Total lawyer's fees: EUR 1,469.65. In the event of a settlement, a settlement fee (1.0 = EUR 486 + VAT) is added. If you lose, you also pay the opposing lawyer's fees.
Calculation Example
Zivilprozess, Streitwert 10.000 EUR. Verfahrensgebuehr (1,3): 631,80 EUR. Termingebuehr (1,2): 583,20 EUR. Auslagen: 20 EUR. VAT: 234,65 EUR. Anwaltskosten: 1.469,65 EUR.
Sources · E-E-A-T
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB)
- Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz (RVG)
- Bundesministerium der Finanzen (BMF)
Full methodology at Methodology.
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