Virginia Continuing Legal Education - Fee Agreements for Virginia Lawyers


		Fee Agreements for Virginia Lawyers

Format

Description

Using this book will reduce the likelihood of fee disputes and malpractice claims and will assist the practitioner in creating fee agreements that are consistent with professional ethics requirements.

A new edition of this book was published in 2009. Forms on disc are included. The book is available in print format with a searchable CD-ROM included at no extra charge. It is also available for immediate download. Please see the information on electronic books before selecting the download option.

Editor: Jeannie P. Dahnke

Authors:

Neil V. Birkhoff	Dana D. McDaniel
David Cox	Lawrence J. Pascal
James P. Cox, III	Susan M. Pesner
Wyatt B. Durrette, Jr.	Hon. Robert A. Pustilnik
Zachary A. Kitts	Frank W. Rogers, III
Rodney G. Leffler	Kirk T. Schroder
Edward B. Lowry	M. Bryan Slaughter
Channing J. Martin	Paul B. Terpak

INTRODUCTION

LAWYERS AND OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY
Fees
In General
Contingent Fees
Percentage Fees
Hourly Rates
Hybrid and Other Fees
Fee Agreements
Division of Fees
Collection and Termination of Employment

RETAINER AGREEMENTS

AVAILABILITY RETAINER

ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENTS
1. Hourly Rates
2. "Blended" Hourly Rate
3. Discounted Hourly Rates
4. Fixed Fee Arrangement
5. Maximum Fee or Fee "Cap" Agreement
6. Contingent Fee Arrangement
7. Modified Contingent Fee Arrangement or "Bonus" Arrange- ment
8. In-Kind Fee Arrangement
9. Project Billing

FILL-IN-THE-BLANKS ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Commentary)

REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT (Informal)

ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT IN SHORT LETTER FORMAT

ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT IN LONG LETTER FORMAT

COVER LETTER WITH ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT ENCLOSED

REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT (Formal)

DECLINING AND ENDING REPRESENTATION

NONENGAGEMENT LETTER

TERMINATION LETTER (Commentary)

TERMINATION LETTER

CLOSING LETTER (Commentary)

CLOSING LETTER

ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENTS BY PRACTICE AREA

BANKRUPTCY--INDIVIDUAL CLIENT--CHAPTER 7 FILING

BANKRUPTCY--INDIVIDUAL CLIENT--CHAPTER 13 FILING

BANKRUPTCY--CREDITOR GROUP CLIENT--SHORT FORM

BANKRUPTCY--CREDITOR GROUP CLIENT--LONG FORM

BANKRUPTCY--DEBTOR BUSINESS CLIENT--SHORT FORM

BANKRUPTCY--DEBTOR BUSINESS CLIENT--LONG FORM

BANKRUPTCY--LOCAL COUNSEL FOR ASSET PURCHASE--
SHORT FORM

BANKRUPTCY--LOCAL COUNSEL FOR ASSET PURCHASE--
LONG FORM

BUSINESS REPRESENTATION--SHORT FORM

BUSINESS REPRESENTATION--LONG FORM

CIVIL LITIGATION--SHORT FORM

CIVIL LITIGATION--LONG FORM

COLLECTION AGREEMENTS (Commentary)

COLLECTION--SHORT FORM

COLLECTION--LONG FORM

CONDEMNATION--SHORT FORM

CONDEMNATION--LONG FORM

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

EMPLOYMENT CASES--PLAINTIFF'S AGREEMENTS (Commentary)

EMPLOYMENT CASE--CONSULTATION AGREEMENT

EMPLOYMENT CASE--PLAINTIFF--SHORT FORM

EMPLOYMENT CASE--PLAINTIFF--LONG FORM

EMPLOYMENT CASE--STATUTORY FEES OR HYBRID FEE/CAP ARRANGEMENT

EMPLOYMENT CASE--STATUTORY FEES PLUS BONUS

ENTERTAINMENT REPRESENTATION AGREEMENTS (Commentary)

ENTERTAINMENT REPRESENTATION--SHORT FORM

ENTERTAINMENT REPRESENTATION--LONG FORM

ENTERTAINMENT REPRESENTATION--ALTERNATIVE FORM

ENTERTAINMENT REPRESENTATION--PERCENTAGE AGREEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTER--SHORT FORM

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTER--LONG FORM

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT RETENTION LETTER

ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

ESTATE PLANNING--SHORT FORM

ESTATE PLANNING--LONG FORM

FAMILY LAW MATTER--SHORT FORM

FAMILY LAW MATTER--LONG FORM

FORECLOSURE --SHORT FORM

FORECLOSURE--LONG FORM

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

MERGER

PERSONAL INJURY--PLAINTIFF--SHORT FORM

PERSONAL INJURY--PLAINTIFF--LONG FORM

REAL ESTATE--PURCHASER OR MULTI-PARTY REPRESENTATION

REAL ESTATE--MULTI-PARTY REPRESENTATION-- SELLER'S
COUNSEL (IN OTHER MATTERS)

REAL ESTATE--SELLER LETTER--PURCHASER REPRESENTATION

REAL ESTATE--LETTER TO BUSINESS ENTITY SELLER--
MULTI-PARTY REPRESENTATION

TAX MATTERS--SHORT FORM

TAX MATTERS--LONG FORM

WORKERS' COMPENSATION--CLAIMANT--SHORT FORM

WORKERS' COMPENSATION--CLAIMANT--LONG FORM

WORKERS' COMPENSATION--INVESTIGATION