The concept of the baremo de honorarios (fee schedule) for lawyers in Pontevedra has undergone a radical transformation, moving from a fixed list of prices to a system governed by freedom of agreement and transparency.

Baremo de Honorarios

Step 2 – Compare with the "Módulos ICAP"

The Pontevedra scale often uses economic amount of the claim (cuantía del procedimiento):

Aunque cada despacho es independiente, en Pontevedra se suelen seguir estas modalidades de cobro: Precio Fijo por Procedimiento:

While Pontevedra has its own specific criteria, general market rates for Spanish lawyers in 2026 are: Service Type Rate (Average) General Consultation 80 € – 150 € / hour Family Law (Divorce) 500 € – 3,000 € per case Criminal Defense 2,000 € – 6,000 € per case Labor/Employment 800 € – 3,000 € per case Tarifas - Rodríguez y Alonso

  1. Derecho Penal

Supreme Court Restrictions: Professional associations are prohibited from setting fixed or minimum prices to ensure market competition. The "baremo" is now strictly used by courts to determine what a losing party must pay the winner for their legal expenses. General Fee Structures in Pontevedra

Part 1: What is a "Baremo de Honorarios" and Why Does It Matter in Pontevedra?

A baremo de honorarios is a recommended (or mandatory, depending on the colegio) table of minimum and maximum fees for specific legal actions. It serves three critical purposes: