What are some examples of procedural decisions that would be lawyer's decision?
Does client get a say?
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what court to file, discovery methods what issues to raise in a brief
must still consult with client especially if expenses are involved
Fee Splitting with Other Lawyers
SAME FIRM - allowed:
-give specific examples
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, - current lawyers employed at firm
- retired lawyer receiving retirement benefits
- lawyer who retired while was still pending
Can a lawyer be paid in things besides money?
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stocks, items, etc are fine
What things should be in a contingent fee agreement writing?
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-Who is paying expenses
-How the fee is going to be calculated (what % you will get)
-Which expenses will be deducted and when
What is the #1 thing to remember about contingent fee agreements?
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must be in writing signed by client
must have a writing at END of agreement summarizing how much client is
getting and how it was calculated
, MAY OR MUST WITHDRAW?
Client makes representation unreasonably difficult (give examples)
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may
(lying, refusing to communicate, etc)
MAY OR MUST WITHDRAW?
Client hasn't paid or has been warned they need to pay (any stipulations on this?)
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may
must warn first
If you have two lawyers from different firms collaborating on a case and splitting fee,
can it be an oral agreement only?
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no must be in writing signed by client
Must promptly tell them about SETTLEMENT OFFERS and PLEA BARGAINS OFFERS -
any exceptions?
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Does client get a say?
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what court to file, discovery methods what issues to raise in a brief
must still consult with client especially if expenses are involved
Fee Splitting with Other Lawyers
SAME FIRM - allowed:
-give specific examples
Give this one a try later!
, - current lawyers employed at firm
- retired lawyer receiving retirement benefits
- lawyer who retired while was still pending
Can a lawyer be paid in things besides money?
Give this one a try later!
stocks, items, etc are fine
What things should be in a contingent fee agreement writing?
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-Who is paying expenses
-How the fee is going to be calculated (what % you will get)
-Which expenses will be deducted and when
What is the #1 thing to remember about contingent fee agreements?
Give this one a try later!
must be in writing signed by client
must have a writing at END of agreement summarizing how much client is
getting and how it was calculated
, MAY OR MUST WITHDRAW?
Client makes representation unreasonably difficult (give examples)
Give this one a try later!
may
(lying, refusing to communicate, etc)
MAY OR MUST WITHDRAW?
Client hasn't paid or has been warned they need to pay (any stipulations on this?)
Give this one a try later!
may
must warn first
If you have two lawyers from different firms collaborating on a case and splitting fee,
can it be an oral agreement only?
Give this one a try later!
no must be in writing signed by client
Must promptly tell them about SETTLEMENT OFFERS and PLEA BARGAINS OFFERS -
any exceptions?
Give this one a try later!
