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Ethical Considerations for Flat Fee Billing

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They provide the client with some certainty about the cost of legal services and lawyers with more financial stability and consistency in taking on client matters. When lawyers consider how they will charge for their legal services, the paramount benchmark of the analysis is Model Rule 1.5(a) Model Rule 1.5(a)(1)-(8)

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Leaving Your Firm? Aim for a Joint Notice to Clients

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The Model Rules and related comments make clear that a client has a right to terminate your relationship at any time. The Missouri Supreme Court emphasized this point in its landmark case In the Matter of Cupples. 99-414 for more details and suggestions on drafting the notice to clients. Again, see ABA Formal Op.

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