Contract For Legal Services

CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES. This is a written agreement between a client and a law firm that defines the scope of representation and the financial terms for handling a legal claim. In this form, the firm agrees to represent the client in connection with a specific incident or claim, typically through settlement or judgment at the trial court level, with any appeal requiring a separate agreement. The contract outlines a contingency fee structure, specifying different percentages depending on whether recovery occurs before or after a lawsuit is filed, and grants the firm a lien on any recovery. It also explains responsibility for litigation costs and expenses, client cooperation requirements, conditions for withdrawal or termination, and how settlement funds will be deposited, cleared, and disbursed from the firm’s trust account. Signed by both client and attorney, this contract establishes the attorney–client relationship and mutual obligations. www.FormsWorkflow.com