LEO: Predetermined Percentage for Recovery of LE Op. 710
Predetermined Percentage for Recovery of Costs.
April 10, 1985
It is not improper in matters not involving litigation to charge a client a predetermined percentage of the legal fee as administrative costs provided that the attorney explains fully to the client the method by which the client's bill will be calculated and the client consents. In matters involving litigation, the client must pay the actual costs associated with the case file. [ DR:2-105, EC:2-9, DR:5-103(B)]
Committee Opinion April 10, 1985 |