Business Details
24 Years
experience
Expert Legal Costs Drafting & Consultancy Services
Established in 2002, Jarvis Costs has built a reputation as a trusted provider of legal costs drafting and consultancy services across England and Wales. Our team of experienced professionals specialises in navigating the complexities of legal costs, offering tailored solutions for solicitors, barristers, private clients, and courts. With over two decades of industry expertise, we combine deep knowledge of costs processes with a personable approach to deliver fair and reasonable outcomes for our clients. Our services span clinical negligence, serious personal injury claims, employment tribunal awards, and court of protection costs, supported by a commitment to transparency and client-centric service.We pride ourselves on maintaining direct communication with clients, ensuring clarity throughout the costs process while leveraging our extensive experience in negotiations and detailed assessments. Our progressive approach to costs budgeting and electronic bill preparation reflects our dedication to staying at the forefront of industry practices while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Services
Legal Costs Drafting
Costs Budgeting
Costs Negotiations
Probate Administration
Will Preparation
Mediation Services
Court of Protection Costs
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of specialist legal costs experience
- Our team provides direct, personable communication with clients
- We specialise in complex areas including clinical negligence and probate
- Transparent pricing with hourly rates and fixed percentage options
- Fully insured up to 2 million for client protection
What people say
Aware of the tricks and tactics
Goes the extra mile
Ability to negotiate a great deal
6% reduction on the whole of the Bill
Experience and knowledge
Services
Legal Costs Drafting
We prepare detailed legal costs documentation including Bills of Costs and Schedules of Costs for claimant and defendant solicitors. Our expert draftsmen ensure compliance with court requirements while maximising recoverable costs. With over two decades of experience, we handle cases ranging from straightforward matters to multi-million-pound claims across various legal disciplines.
Costs Budgeting
Our costs budgeting service provides accurate forecasting and management of legal expenses throughout litigation. We prepare detailed phase-based budgets that help solicitors control expenditure while maintaining compliance with court requirements. This proactive approach ensures transparency and predictability in legal cost management for both claimant and defendant firms.
Probate Administration
We guide individuals through the probate process, managing estate administration from obtaining grants of probate to asset distribution. Our service includes notifying relevant organisations, tax calculations, and property sales, all delivered with sensitivity and expertise to ease the burden during difficult times for families.
Will Preparation
Our will writing service ensures your wishes are clearly documented and legally binding. We help clients structure their estates to minimise tax liabilities while providing clear instructions for asset distribution and guardianship arrangements, ensuring peace of mind for the future.
Costs Negotiations
We specialise in negotiating legal costs settlements between parties, leveraging our deep understanding of costs processes and 20 years' experience. Our approach balances professionalism with determination to achieve fair outcomes, avoiding unnecessary litigation while protecting our clients' interests in complex disputes.
People
Warwick Jarvis
Senior Legal Costs Practitioner & Draftsman
With over 20 years' experience in legal costs, Warwick established Jarvis Costs in 2002 after working with major London costs organisations. He specialises in complex costs negotiations and detailed assessments, maintaining direct client relationships while overseeing all case work.
Questions
What legal costs services do you offer for solicitors?
We provide costs drafting, budgeting, and negotiation services for clinical negligence, personal injury, employment tribunal, and court of protection cases.
Do you offer services for individual clients?
Yes, we assist with probate administration, will preparation, and mediation services for individuals dealing with estate matters.
How are your legal costs calculated?
We charge hourly rates between £160-£200 or fixed percentages (4.5-6%) depending on case complexity and client preference.
Are you insured for large estate matters?
Yes, we maintain professional indemnity insurance up to £2 million for all client matters.
How do you handle costs negotiations?
Our experienced team uses strategic negotiation techniques developed over 20 years of handling complex legal costs disputes.
