Montana Mont. LBF 3-A. ATTORNEY RETENTION AGREEMENT (CHAPTER 13) [MONT. LB 2014-2(b) AND 2016-1(b)] is an agreement between a debtor in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case and the debtor's attorney. The agreement outlines the services provided by the attorney, their fees, and other aspects of the attorney-client relationship. It is designed to ensure that the debtor receives competent legal representation and that the attorney is compensated for their services. The agreement comes in three types: Flat Fee Agreement, Percentage of Debt Agreement, and Mixed Fee Agreement. The Flat Fee Agreement is a fixed fee agreement where the attorney will be paid a flat fee for services rendered. The fee is usually based on the complexity of the case and the amount of work required to complete it. The Percentage of Debt Agreement is based on a percentage of the total amount of debt discharged in the case. The attorney's fee is not fixed, but rather a percentage of the total amount of debt discharged. The Mixed Fee Agreement is a combination of the Flat Fee Agreement and the Percentage of Debt Agreement. This agreement combines a flat fee with a percentage of the total amount of debt discharged. Regardless of the type of agreement, all Montana Mont. LBF 3-A. ATTORNEY RETENTION AGREEMENT (CHAPTER 13) [MONT. LB 2014-2(b) AND 2016-1(b)] must include the attorney's contact information, the services to be provided, the fee and payment structure, and the terms of the agreement.