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Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
Law Practice

Aug. 30, 2024

Can't we all just get along? Fee agreements, fee splitting & disputes

Even with detailed fee agreements, payment disputes and communication issues can arise, so implementing best practice billing protocols is essential for managing client relationships and avoiding conflicts.

Jean Cha

Attorney, Cha Law Ethics

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Fee agreements, and the disputes that often arise from them, present significant challenges for attorneys. Attorneys must be meticulous in preparing their fee agreements to ensure that they contain all important details regarding the representation, including the scope of the representation, the rates, record retention policies, policies regarding email security and AI use, and more. Drafting an exhaustive fee agreement can be time-consuming; however, it is a vital part of preventing and/o...

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