Contingency In Law Define In Harris

• Category: Attorneys - Fee Agreements
• State: Multi-State
• County: Harris
• Control #: US-00442BG
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

The Contingency Fee Agreement With An Attorney Or Law Firm outlines the terms between a client and their attorneys regarding representation for a wrongful termination claim. The agreement specifies that the client retains attorneys to handle legal proceedings, granting them power to negotiate settlements. Key features include detailed provisions for attorney fees based on the recovery percentage, the client's responsibility for costs incurred by the attorneys, and rights pertaining to attorney's liens on recovered sums. Additionally, the agreement addresses the employment of expert witnesses and associate counsel at the attorneys' discretion. The contract asserts that attorneys retain a share of any settlement amount even if dismissed or replaced by another attorney. It establishes that clients owe fees if they settle without attorney consent and clarifies that attorneys cannot guarantee successful outcomes, making no representations regarding the nature of the claim's success. It requires written notice for any communications and is governed by state law. This form is particularly useful for attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants as it provides a clear framework for managing client expectations, outlining fee structures, and delineating responsibilities, thereby facilitating more effective legal engagements and client management.