Exploring The Fee Arrangement Between A Client And Lawyer

A lawyer's representation of a client is typically memorialized in an engagement agreement or fee agreement. There are many types of business relationships between a lawyer and client regarding how a client is to compensate a lawyer. Both the lawyer and client need to explore which business relationship works best for them based on the nature of the matter. From the client's perspective, a client should want an attorney they know will be efficient, proactive, and assist them in making the best business decision(s) based on the pros (the good) and cons (the bad) of the dispute. Types of fee arrangements...