![A la carte legal services allow a client to hire an attorney for specific tasks, as illustrated by these "unbundled" sticks.](https://will.illinois.edu/images/uploads/49169/050118-am-rurallaw__medium.jpg)
Rural Lawyer Shortage Spurs Affordable Option: A La Carte Services
Also known as a la carte or flat-fee, unbundled legal services offer clients a middle ground between having no help and hiring a lawyer for an entire case, though some attorneys question whether clients are getting what they deserve — and whether it’s a viable way to earn a living.