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Perspective

Nov. 16, 2013

Pre-dispute jury waivers in attorney-client disputes

It is highly likely that a client will respond to a lawsuit for unpaid fees with a lawsuit for malpractice - and vice versa. By J. Randolph Evans, Shari L. Klevens, and Suzanne Y. Badawi


By J. Randolph Evans, Shari L. Klevens, and Suzanne Y. Badawi


The attorney-client relationship is typically memorialized in a retainer agreement that sets out the terms of the relationship. The retainer agreement is required by law, but it is also a smart way to start the relationship. By documenting the parties' expectations from the beginning, the attorney can manage expectations, thereby minimizing the potential for misunderstandings down the road. The con...

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