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How Are Flat Fees Handled?

A flat fee must be placed in trust if paid in advance. Fee agreement should specify when, how, in what proportion fee may be withdrawn. Fee agreement must reasonably protect client’s right to refund if lawyer fails to complete work or client discharges lawyer. Remember that even with a flat fee, any withdrawals from trust require notice and accounting.

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