This Contingency Fee Agreement is between a client and an attorney who agrees to represent the client on a contingency fee basis. This agreement sets out the name of the client, brief description of the case and warranties and representations made by the attorney to the client. It also sets out how any costs will be paid, compensation the attorney will receive if the case is successful and detailed examples of how this compensation is calculated. It is imperative that this type of fee arrangement be clearly set out in writing. A well-written Contingency Fee Agreement will prove invaluable in the event there are disagreements or misunderstandings regarding the fees paid for any recovery.

This Contingency Fee Agreement includes the following:

• Parties: Sets forth the names of the client and the attorney who will represent the client in a lawsuit;
• Costs/Recovery: Sets out how costs (i.e. filing fees, depositions, experts) will be paid and if there is no recovery that no fees will be owed;
• Compensation: Sets forth the percentage amount which will be paid to the attorney in the event there is a recovery (i.e. 33 1/3%, 40%);
• Structured Settlements: Sets forth examples of payment in the event a structured settlement is agreed to;
• Independent Legal Advice: Client acknowledges that he/she was informed that the contents of this agreement should be discussed with another attorney prior to signing;
• Signatures: This agreement must be signed and dated by both the attorney and the client.

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This attorney-prepared packet contains:

1. General Information
2. Contingency Fee Agreement

State Law Compliance: This form complies with the laws of all states