• The firm brings on a new client and opens its case.
• Billable time and disbursement fees/expenses are logged throughout the case.
• At the end of each month (or at the end of the case, if it’s a shorter case), bills and expenses for each client and case are put into a draft bill.
• Attorneys add notes and adjust costs as needed and approve the bill.
• A final version of the bill is created and sent to clients for payment.
• Clients pay via whatever payment methods are accepted at the firm.
• The accounting team sends follow-up reminders regarding late payments.

• Bring all documents. Make copies of all the documents you have collected regarding your case and give these copies to the lawyer.
• Have notes ready.
• Be honest.
• Talk about costs.
• Ask the lawyer questions.
• Understand all documents you sign.
• Keep your own files.

• Criminal Case.
• Civil Case.
• Common Case.
• Statutory Case.

Remote Court Hearings

• This service allows litigants to find out the dates of distance hearings by videoconference and to attend hearings remotely.
• The access link is posted on the official portal of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department.
• The service is provided using two applications: MeetMe and Webex. A link is sent to you through the notice to attend the case.