Rates

Rates & Payment

Straightforward pricing, quoted before work begins. An affidavit of service is included at every tier — never billed separately.

First Engagement

Introductory pricing for a firm's first assignment.

Standard service$65
Rush service$110
Difficult or evasive$150

Affidavit of service included.

Standard Rates

The regular rate card, applying from the second assignment onward.

Standard service$75
Rush service$150
Difficult or evasive$300

Affidavit of service included.

  • Standard — routine service, attempted on a regular schedule until effected.
  • Rush — priority handling; first attempt the same day papers are received, whenever possible.
  • Difficult or evasive — evasive subjects, guarded or gated locations, and matters requiring extended, repeated attempts.
  • Travel assignments — the applicable service tier, plus travel and a day rate, quoted in full before dispatch.

Payment

Payment is accepted by any of the following methods:

  • Zelle
  • Venmo
  • Cash App
  • PayPal
  • Apple Pay
  • Wire Transfer
  • Cash
  • Check — payable to Joshua J. Almeida

Payment is due on receipt of the affidavit unless other terms are agreed in writing.

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