Lawyer-Client Fixed-Fee Agreement Template printable pdf download

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Parties. This Lawyer-Client Fixed-Fee Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and

between Dane S. Ciolino, LLC (“Lawyer”), and

________________________________________ (“Client”) as of the latest date set forth

below. Lawyer is an independent contractor. There are no other parties whatsoever to this

Agreement, including, but not limited to, Loyola University New Orleans.

Scope of Representation. Client has engaged Lawyer in connection with

________________________________________________________________________

(“Matter”). Lawyer’s representation is in connection with Matter only, unless otherwise

agreed in a signed writing.

Fees and Costs

Costs. Client will be responsible for all costs. Lawyer, however, may advance

such costs. As used herein, the term “Costs,” includes, but is not limited to, filing

fees, filing boxes and supplies, copying costs, deposition costs, computerized

research costs, outsourced document scanning/coding/indexing costs, travel

expenses, expert fees, court costs, postage expenses, witness fees, and reasonable

interest paid by Lawyer to third-party lenders to cover any cost advances.

Fixed Fee: Client agrees to pay Lawyer a fixed fee of $__________ for the work

described above in the paragraph entitled “Scope of Representation.” This fee

covers only the representation described in that paragraph and nothing else

whatsoever.

Not a Contingent Fee. Client’s obligation to pay Fees and Costs is not contingent

on the outcome of the Matter and must be paid by Client irrespective of the results

obtained.

Arbitration of All Lawyer-Client Disputes

Arbitrable Disputes. Any dispute, controversy or claim that may arise between

Lawyer and Client shall be resolved by arbitration. Furthermore, any award

rendered by any arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction

thereof, including but not limited to Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans.

Among other disputes, the parties hereby agree to arbitrate the following:

Lawyer ____________

Client(s) ____________

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Lawyer-Client Fixed-Fee Agreement Template