Adam G. asked
Can a lawyer who employs a paralegal pay him a flat contingency fee for work as opposed to an hourly rate, especially in a scenario where the lawyer is offered a contingency fee on a long shot case that requires significant research and work with little prospect of success, and the lawyer does not want to take the financial risk unless the paralegal is also willing to take the risk?
May 6th, 2023
Cheryl B. answered
A lawyer would be violating the Rules of Professional Conduct by making a contingency fee agreement ...
May 6th, 2023
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