Chapter 28 - EXHIBIT 28D • CONTINGENCY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

EXHIBIT 28D • CONTINGENCY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Type of Attorney Fee Agreements. I have been informed and understand that there are several types of attorney fee arrangements: (1) time based, (2) fixed, (3) contingent, or (4) combinations of these types of fee arrangements. "Time based" means a fee that is determined by the amount of time involved such as so much per hour, day, or week. "Fixed" means a fee that is based on an agreed amount regardless of the time or effort involved or the result obtained. "Contingent" means a certain agreed percentage or amount that is payable only upon attaining a recovery regardless of the time or effort involved. I understand that not all attorneys offer all of these different types of fee arrangements, and I acknowledge that I have the right to contact other attorneys to determine if they may provide such other fee arrangements for my case or matter. After such consideration or consultation, I have elected the fee arrangement set forth in the accompanying contingent fee agreement.

Specially Awarded Attorney Fees. I have been informed and understand that the Court or an arbitrator may sometimes award attorney fees in addition to amount of recovery being claimed. I understand that the fee agreement I enter into with my attorney should contain a provision as to how any specially awarded attorney fees will be accounted for and handled.

Expenses. I have been informed and understand that there may be expenses (aside from any attorney fee) in pursuing my claim. Examples of such expenses are: fees payable to the court, the cost of serving process, fees charged by expert witnesses, fees of investigators, fees of court reporters to take and prepare transcripts of depositions, and expenses involved in preparing exhibits. I understand that an attorney is required to provide me with an estimate of such expenses before I enter into an attorney fee agreement and that my attorney fee agreement should include a provision as to how and when such expenses will be paid. I understand that the fee agreement should tell me whether a fee payable from the proceeds of the amount collected on my behalf will be based on the "net" or "gross" recovery. "Net recovery" means the amount remaining after expenses and deductions. "Gross recovery" means the total amount of the recovery before any deductions. The estimated amount of expenses to handle my case will be set forth in the contingent fee agreement.

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