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Personal Injury Fee Agreement
"I need a Personal Injury Fee Agreement for my Ontario-based law practice, with a standard 30% contingency fee structure and specific provisions for disbursements related to medical expert testimony, to be implemented by March 2025."
1. Parties: Identifies the lawyer/law firm and the client with full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Outlines the context of the personal injury claim and the client's intention to retain the lawyer's services
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Settlement', 'Compensation', 'Disbursements', and 'Contingency Fee'
4. Scope of Services: Details the legal services to be provided and the specific matters the lawyer will handle
5. Contingency Fee Structure: Specifies the percentage of recovery that will constitute the lawyer's fee and how it's calculated
6. Disbursements: Lists potential expenses and explains how they will be handled and charged
7. Client's Rights and Obligations: Outlines the client's responsibilities and rights, including the right to terminate the agreement
8. Lawyer's Obligations: Details the lawyer's professional responsibilities and commitments to the client
9. Termination: Explains how either party can end the agreement and the consequences of termination
10. Settlement and Payment: Describes the process for accepting settlements and handling of compensation received
11. Confidentiality: Sets out obligations regarding confidential information
12. Governing Law: Specifies that the agreement is governed by Canadian law and the applicable provincial jurisdiction
13. Acknowledgment: Client's confirmation of understanding and acceptance of terms, including specific acknowledgments required by provincial law
1. Multiple Proceedings: Include when the personal injury claim might involve multiple legal proceedings or jurisdictions
2. Expert Witnesses: Include when the case is likely to require expert testimony, detailing how these costs will be handled
3. Appeals: Include when addressing the possibility of appeals and associated fee arrangements
4. Co-counsel Arrangements: Include when other lawyers or firms may be involved in handling the case
5. Insurance Coverage: Include when discussing the handling of insurance claims and coordination with insurers
6. Medical Records Authorization: Include when specific authorization for accessing medical records is needed
7. Class Action Provisions: Include when the case might become or is part of a class action
8. Alternative Dispute Resolution: Include when mediation or arbitration might be pursued
1. Schedule A - Disbursements List: Detailed list of potential disbursements and their estimated costs
2. Schedule B - Fee Calculation Examples: Examples showing how the contingency fee will be calculated in various scenarios
3. Schedule C - Client Rights Disclosure: Mandatory disclosures required by provincial law regarding client rights
4. Schedule D - Comparative Fee Information: Information about alternative fee arrangements as required by some jurisdictions
5. Appendix 1 - Client Authorization Forms: Standard forms for medical records release and other necessary authorizations
6. Appendix 2 - Provincial Law Society Notices: Required notices and statements from the relevant provincial law society
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