Fees are based on hourly rates and incorporated into annual fixed fee contracts. Hourly rates range from $80 to $700 per hour depending on the complexity of the work and the experience of the employees involved. Directors' fees range from $185 to $700 per hour. Associates' fees range from $80 to $400 per hour. All fees are paid directly by clients in advance of work progression. A client may terminate a contract at any time, at which point a full refund of all unearned fees will be returned to the client.