Avoid the "black hole" of fee and billing problems with this practical guide from ICLE. Nothing wears down a law practice like not getting paid, arguing over the scope of assignments, doing collection work yourself, or finding out too late that your clients “never expected that.” This book includes comprehensive chapters on Ethics, Practical Issues, Fee Collection, and sample agreements with commentary in many areas. Let experienced lawyers guide you.

With this book you’ll:

• Have practical sample agreements for 13 practice areas
• Know what you can or can’t put in fee agreements
• Understand when value billing, hourly billing, or flat-fee billing make sense
• Avoid "collection" mistakes that cost lawyers time and money
• Manage your client relationships wisely and efficiently
• Have complete mediation and arbitration agreements handy

Print Book: 288 pages, 1-volume, paperback. Includes forms on CD-ROM. Current to 07/01/09. Next update October 2010.

Online Book: Fully searchable and continually updated. Citations link to Michigan caselaw, statutes, and court rules. Includes online index, downloadable forms, and summary of changes. Price is for a one-year subscription.