Want to save money on attorney's fees and costs? 1) Hire an attorney – When you represent yourself, you increase the odds of screwing up your case exponentially. You will then have to hire an attorney to fix it. This will cost you more than hiring an attorney at the outset and getting your paper work done and filed right the first time. 2) Read the attorney's retainer agreement very carefully. Note what you are being told in advance what the attorney will be billing you for,