Are these Italy lawyer fees binding minimums?

No. They are reference values from the official Italy tariff, not mandatory minimums. A lawyer may agree to charge more or less — the fee agreement is between you and the lawyer.

Where do the numbers come from?

Every figure is computed from the official tariff published by the national bar council, and the breakdown links to the specific article that produced it. Tarifo never averages market quotes or invents figures.

Is this legal advice?

No. Tarifo explains what the tariff says; it does not analyse your case. For advice about your situation, talk to a lawyer.

Is Tarifo free to use?

Yes. The calculator is free, with no account and no sign-up. The site is funded by clearly-labelled display advertising.

Does the Italy calculator include court fees?

Yes. Alongside the reference lawyer fee from the official tariff, Tarifo shows the official Italy court fee for your case type and claim amount — so you see the full cost of bringing a claim, including how it changes for a family case or an appeal.

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Italy legal fees

DM 55/2014 (parametri forensi) · rev. 23.10.2022

Legal guide Methodology

Tariff updated 2026-05-28

See the reference fee a lawyer may charge in Italy for your matter, computed from the official tariff published by the national bar council. Pick a case type, enter the amount, and read the breakdown — every figure links to the article it comes from.

In Italy, Tarifo estimates indicative lawyer fees under DM 55/2014 (parametri forensi), with related state court fees computed under D.P.R. 30 maggio 2002, n. 115 — contributo unificato (art. 13). VAT is shown separately where it applies.

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Phases & adjustments

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Phases & adjustmentsSelect the phases the matter reached (art. 4, comma 5). Each phase adds its reference value for the value band.

Study phaseIntroductory phaseEvidentiary / hearing phaseDecision phase

Assisted partiesArt. 4, comma 2 — +30% for each party beyond the first (2nd–10th), +10% thereafter.

Telematic acts (+30%)

Reference fee

IT · DM 55/2014

Select a case type to see the reference fee.

Reference

This is a reference, not a quote. A lawyer may agree to charge more, or less. The agreement is between the client and the lawyer.

The Italian parametri forensi (DM 10 marzo 2014, n. 55, as amended by DM 13 agosto 2022, n. 147) are reference values the court uses to liquidate fees (liquidazione giudiziale) — not a binding minimum on the lawyer–client contract, which is freely negotiable since the 2012 liberalisation (D.L. 1/2012 art. 9; L. 247/2012 art. 13). Exception: under the equo compenso law (L. 21 aprile 2023, n. 49) the parametri act as a binding floor in engagements with banks, insurers, large enterprises and the public administration. Amounts are net of 22% IVA. Tarifo presents these as reference values, not legal advice.

Common questions

About these Italy figures

Are these Italy lawyer fees binding minimums?: No. They are reference values from the official Italy tariff, not mandatory minimums. A lawyer may agree to charge more or less — the fee agreement is between you and the lawyer.
Where do the numbers come from?: Every figure is computed from the official tariff published by the national bar council, and the breakdown links to the specific article that produced it. Tarifo never averages market quotes or invents figures.
Is this legal advice?: No. Tarifo explains what the tariff says; it does not analyse your case. For advice about your situation, talk to a lawyer.
Is Tarifo free to use?: Yes. The calculator is free, with no account and no sign-up. The site is funded by clearly-labelled display advertising.
Does the Italy calculator include court fees?: Yes. Alongside the reference lawyer fee from the official tariff, Tarifo shows the official Italy court fee for your case type and claim amount — so you see the full cost of bringing a claim, including how it changes for a family case or an appeal.