About Javi Pérez
Javi Pérez is an independent researcher and content editor based in Roquetas de Mar, Almería, southern Spain. He has a background in IT systems and content operations, which he applied to building and maintaining cost-research guides across multiple U.S. consumer verticals since 2022.
His work on LegalCostGuides.com focuses on translating publicly available data from sources such as the American Bar Association, Bureau of Labor Statistics, state bar economic surveys, and court fee schedules into practical pricing guides for U.S. consumers who are preparing to hire legal counsel. Every guide is verified quarterly against current official data.
Javi is not an attorney, not a licensed paralegal, and not affiliated with any law firm. His role is strictly editorial: researching, structuring, and keeping the pricing and procedural information on this site accurate and current. He has no financial relationship with any legal referral network or attorney advertising platform. The site operates on Google AdSense display advertising only.
Editorial Approach
| Category | Javi's practice |
|---|---|
| Primary sources | ABA legal tech reports, BLS Occupational Employment statistics, state bar fee surveys, official court fee schedules |
| Review cadence | Quarterly for state and practice-area pages; immediate for any verifiable correction request |
| Conflicts of interest | No attorney referral revenue, no affiliate relationships with legal services, no paid placements |
| Scope | Cost research only — no legal strategy, case evaluation, or jurisdiction-specific advice |
| Corrections | Submit via contact page; reviewed within 10 business days |
Guides Edited by Javi Pérez
All 118 pages on LegalCostGuides.com are researched and edited by Javi Pérez. Key guides include:
Legal Guides
Personal Injury Lawyer Cost
Average contingency fees, case expenses, and state-by-state benchmarks.
Legal Guides
Divorce Lawyer Cost
Hourly rates, flat-fee options, and contested vs. uncontested cost ranges.
Legal Guides
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost?
The site's main legal-cost overview — rates, fee structures, and budgeting logic.
Legal Guides
Mesothelioma Lawyer Cost
Contingency rates, case costs, and settlement data for asbestos litigation.
Calculators
Lawyer Cost Calculator
Interactive estimate tool using current rate logic and fee-structure inputs.
State Guides
California Lawyer Costs
One of 50 state-level guides covering local rate benchmarks and bar data.