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Fee Agreement – Contingency/Success (Business/Corporate)

1. Parties and Matter

  • Law Firm: [FIRM NAME], [ADDRESS].
  • Client: [CLIENT NAME], [ADDRESS].
  • Matter: [RECOVERY ACTION / TRANSACTION / DISPUTE] (the "Matter").

2. Scope of Representation

The Firm will provide services related to [COLLECTION/RECOVERY/TRANSACTION CLOSING]. This agreement does not cover unrelated litigation or ongoing general counsel services unless added by written amendment.

3. Success/Contingency Fee Terms

The Firm's fee is contingent upon a defined recovery or transaction success.
- Recovery base: [DEFINE GROSS RECOVERY OR TRANSACTION VALUE].
- Success fee percentage: [PERCENT]% of recovery base.

If no recovery or closing occurs, no success fee is owed. Client remains responsible for costs as described below unless prohibited by law.

4. Costs and Expenses

The Firm may advance costs such as filing fees, service of process, expert fees, and travel. Costs will be reimbursed from any recovery or paid by Client as billed. If there is no recovery:
☐ Client is responsible for costs advanced
☐ Firm waives costs advanced

5. Settlement/Closing Authority

Client retains final authority to accept any settlement or transaction terms. The Firm will not accept without Client's written approval.

6. Termination

Client may terminate at any time. The Firm may withdraw as permitted by applicable rules and court orders. The Firm may be entitled to costs advanced and any fee rights permitted by law.

7. Fee Dispute Resolution

Fee disputes will be submitted to any required bar fee dispute program prior to court action.

8. Governing Law and Venue

This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE], venue in [COUNTY], [STATE].

9. Signatures

Party Signature Date
[CLIENT NAME] __________________________ __________
[ATTORNEY NAME], [FIRM NAME] __________________________ __________
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