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Law Practice,
Civil Litigation

Nov. 4, 2016

Ensure that your clients pay your fees

After spending countless hours, months and even years working on a case, the last thing you want to worry about is not getting paid.

Lorraine M. Walsh

Law Office of Lorraine M Walsh

Legal malpractice (specialist)

1990 N California Blvd Ste 800
Walnut Creek , CA 94596

Phone: (925) 932-7014

Email: lorraine.walsh@sbcglobal.net

McGeorge School of Law

Lorraine is a State Bar certified specialist in legal malpractice Law. She currently serves as vice-chair and assistant presiding arbitrator of the State Bar Committee on Mandatory Fee Arbitration. She focuses her practice on controversies involving attorneys and clients which includes representation in legal malpractice actions, fee disputes and expert witness consultation and testimony on the standard of care and conduct.

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After spending countless hours, months and even years working on a case, the last thing you want to worry about is not getting paid. You also do not want to risk State Bar discipline for violating ethical rules in making inappropriate financial arrangements with clients. A carefully drafted attorney fee agreement and adherence to ethical billing practices will help avoid these problems and ensure your client pays your fees.

Rules for Fee Contracts

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