This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the purposes and goals of attorney fee agreements, delving into various billing models, including flat fees, hourly billing, contingent fees, and referrals, while also examining modern trends in legal billing, such as subscription models, flexible payment options, and the impact of social media. The presentation emphasizes the critical importance of lawyers' fiduciary duty in ensuring fair and reasonable fees.
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Instructors
Claude DuclouxDirector of Education, Ethics and Compliance
Claude Ducloux, LawPay's director of education, ethics and compliance, has nearly four decades of experience practicing law. Claude has earned many professional honors for his dedication to educating attorneys, including the Gene Cavin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching Continuing Education.