Every state has enacted its own statute of limitations, requiring any personal injury suit be filed in court within a set time after the incident or injury. The specific limit prescribed by each state ranges from one year (in Kentucky and Tennessee) to six years (in Maine and North Dakota).
Finally we will analyze the third grouping of top law degrees in the United States. The average cost of these schools does not vary significantly from the second grouping at $37,500. This would lead to a three year grad school cost of $112,500, with a total cost of $188,500 to become a lawyer.The following table summarizes the total cost figures from the three different rankings of schools.he average cost of these schools does not vary significantly from the second grouping at $37,500. This would lead to a three year grad school cost of $112,500, with a total cost of $188,500 to become a lawyer.
The hourly rate depends on each attorney's experience, operating expenses, and the location of his or her practice. In rural areas and small towns, lawyers tend to charge less, and fees in the range of $100 to $200 an hour for an experienced attorney are probably the norm. In major metropolitan areas, the norm is probably closer to $200 to $400 an hour. Lawyers with expertise in specialized areas may charge much more.