Do As I Say, Not as I Do – Why Lawyers Should Use Fee Agreements

Author: Andrew P. Morrison
Current to: February 2020

A well-drafted fee agreement between a lawyer and client sets client expectations and provides a roadmap for resolving issues that may arise in the lawyer-client relationship. A fee agreement provides an opportunity for a lawyer to comply with Law Society requirements and, in some cases, is mandatory.

In this week’s Practice Point from CLEBC Online Course Materials, Andrew P. Morrison of Shields Harney provides some valuable tips and advice on fee agreements.

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