The representation agreement

• Pages: 63-86
• Author: Thomas J. Farrell,Brandon D. Minde

THE REPRESENTATION

AGREEMENT

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CHAPTER 2

THE REPRESENTATION

AGREEMENT

I. GENERAL POINTS

§2:01 The Representation Agreement

§2:02 Defining the Scope of the Representation

§2:03 The Scope of the Representation in Court Appointed Cases

II. FEE ARRANGEMENTS AND BILLING

§2:10 Types of Fee Arrangements; Retainers

§2:11 Refundable Retainers

§2:12 Estimating the Retainer

§2:13 Nonrefundable Retainers

§2:14 Accepting Cash

§2:15 Third-Party Payors

§2:16 Billing

§2:17 Adjusting the Fee Arrangement According to the Case

III. FORMS

Form 2-1 Engagement Letter–Hourly Billing

Form 2-2 Engagement Letter–Flat Fee

Form 2-3 Engagement Letter–Evergreen Retainer

Form 2-4 Engagement Letter–Multiple Clients

Form 2-4A Engagement Letter–Flat Fee in Stages

Form 2-5 IRS Form 8300

Form 2-6 IRS Demand for Supplementation of Form 8300

THE REPRESENTATION

AGREEMENT

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