I am in the process of PR right now. It's a very simple process. Download the guide from the website and collect the documents you need. Don't pay a single penny to so-called lawyer. That's not required at all.

website: www.cic.gc.ca

Application fee: 550$ per person (this is the only cost you need to pay by Bank Draft or Money Order).
If you application is approved, you will have to pay $495 per person (adults) as landing fee. It is tentatively one year after your initial application.

Good luck. Canada is a good country live.