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Engagement letters, referral agreements, and co-counsel contracts for law firms and solo practitioners - covering fee structures, scope of representation, and conflict checks.
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Legal Services Engagement Letter
Defines the attorney-client relationship, scope of representation, fees, and billing practices.
- Scope of representation and limitations
- Fee structure (hourly, flat, contingency)
- Client responsibilities and communication expectations
Attorney Referral Agreement
Covers referral fees and responsibilities when one attorney refers a client to another attorney or firm.
- Referral fee percentage and payment terms
- Responsibilities of referring and receiving attorney
- Client consent requirements
Co-Counsel Agreement
For two or more attorneys or firms collaborating on a case - covers work division, fees, and liability.
- Division of work and responsibilities
- Fee sharing arrangement
- Joint liability and malpractice coverage
Law Firm NDA
Protects privileged information when sharing case details with experts, consultants, or co-counsel.
- Attorney-client privilege preservation
- Work product doctrine protections
- Return or destruction of confidential materials
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Common questions from attorneys
- Can an AI tool draft attorney engagement letters?
- contract.diy generates a solid foundation for engagement letters covering standard provisions - scope, fees, billing, termination, and client obligations. Many solo practitioners and small firms use AI-generated drafts as a starting point, then customize for their jurisdiction's bar rules and their firm's specific policies.
- Are attorney referral fee agreements legal in all states?
- Referral fee rules vary significantly by state. Some states (like California) allow fee-sharing with proper client consent, while others have stricter requirements. Your referral agreement should comply with your state bar's rules on fee division. contract.diy generates the standard contractual framework - verify compliance with your local bar rules.
- What should a co-counsel agreement include?
- A co-counsel agreement should cover division of work, fee allocation, decision-making authority, communication protocols with the client, malpractice insurance requirements, and procedures for disagreements. It should also address which attorney is lead counsel and how costs are shared.
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