- CONTINGENCY FEE AGREEMENT - IN CONSIDERATION of the legal services to be rendered by "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." and the advancement by "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." of any costs necessary for representing of CLIENT in the action entitled ____________________________________________________________________. I the undersigned CLIENT employs "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." to represent him/her in the aforementioned matter. ATTORNEY'S FEES CLIENT agrees to pay attorney's fees on the following basis. It is understood that no specific fee is set by law, and this fee has been specifically agreed to between the parties. 1. CLIENT agrees to pay "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc" a contingency fee in the amount of 33% of any settlement after deduction for expenses, if the case settles 30 days or more before trial. If the action settles less than 30 days before trial, or if there is a court award in favor of the CLIENT the Client agrees to pay "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." a contingency fee in the amount of 40% of any settlement or court award, after deduction for expenses. 2. The scope of representation is limited to all necessary work up to and including jury trial, court trial, or arbitration. This agreement does not cover appeals. In the event the matter is appealed, possible additional fee arrangements will be negotiated between the parties. 3. "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." will send CLIENT monthly statements indicating the nature and amount of fees and costs incurred. 4. "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." advised CLIENT of potential conflicts of interest that may exist pertaining to his representation of CLIENT in this case, and CLIENT has agreed to waive any actual or potential conflicts. ATTORNEY'S COSTS "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." shall advance costs as in its judgment are necessary for the defense of said case, and these costs advanced shall be paid by "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc.". These costs advanced may include, without limitation, travel expenses, photocopying charges and long distance telephone expenses. "The Law Firm of Kallis & Assoc." may in its discretion employ outside investigators and other experts whose fees shall be charged as costs. At the conclusion of the case the amounts advanced for costs by "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." shall be first deducted from the amount awarded by the court, or agreed to in the settlement, and the remaining funds shall then be divided as indicated in paragraph 1 above. REPRESENTATIONS It is acknowledged that "The Law Firm of Kallis & Assoc." has made no representation whatsoever regarding, the successful defense or prosecution of the action. WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY CLIENT may discharge "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." at any time. "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." may withdraw as permitted under the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of California. RIGHT TO SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE Before entering into this agreement, "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." has specifically advised CLIENT of his or her right to seek the advice of an independent attorney concerning the terms and conditions of this agreement. CLIENT has been encouraged to seek such independent advice as he or she desires concerning any questions on this matter. INSURANCE COVERAGE "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." maintains errors & omissions insurance applicable to the legal services to be rendered, DATED: This _____ day of ____________ , 200__ at _________________________________, California. _________________________________________
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