If you are not asking for a discount, then I strongly believe that they will be happy to reduce on the disbursement charges like photocopying.

Normally a law firm charges more on such disbursements such as transport and photocopying or coming up with nonsensical charges because the clients insist on a discount.

Some firms do give substantial discounts and take in whatever job they can because the bosses don't do the work. They hand it to juniors or even clerks to handle it. You will have to take extra precaution against such firms. They may have more work than they can chew and will most likely end up screwing up.

As it has been stated, pay peanuts, get monkeys.

I would prefer to pay that which is due and get good work than to get a discount but end up with shitty work giving me nightmares every night. Just look through some of the threads on complaints against lawyers doing lousy jobs and you will get what I mean.

End of the day, find a good lawyer who will do the job well.

That is the most important thing.