Co-Counsel Agreement

Identifies each attorney or firm, the client, and the specific legal matter covered by the co-counsel relationship.

Defines the legal services to be performed, any exclusions, and the limits of each counsel's authority.

Allocates responsibilities for pleadings, discovery, appearances, client communications, strategy, staffing, and case management.

Sets out the agreed fee split, payment timing, settlement or recovery allocation, and required compliance with professional conduct rules.

Addresses litigation cost advances, approval requirements, accounting, reimbursement, and responsibility for unpaid expenses.

Requires protection of client confidences, privileged material, work product, and confidential case information.

Requires conflict checks, client consent where applicable, compliance with ethics rules, and maintenance of professional liability insurance.

Explains how either counsel may terminate participation, withdraw where permitted, protect the client's interests, and resolve fees and files upon termination.