Lawyers have a reputation for unfair billing practices, and this stereotype is definitely founded in truth. The average lawyer charges $540 an hour, and often they round up to get the maximum number of billing hours they can. Take a look at this infographic, from San Diego Law Firm, to learn more about the billable honor system and the ways it can hurt you.
![Fixed Fee Billing from San Diego Law Firm [Infographic]](http://www.sandiegolawfirm.com/images/fixed-fees-infographic-San-Diego-Law-Firm.png)