Attorney Fee Agreements in Michigan, Sixth Edition

Get Paid and Avoid Mistakes

Save time, money, and energy with this practical guide. Covers 11 major practice areas, with sample agreements from bankruptcy to criminal to probate. Experts explain:

• When to use value billing, hourly billing, or flat-fee billing
• What you can and can't put in fee agreements
• How to manage your client relationships wisely and efficiently
• How to get paid and avoid costly collection mistakes

Highlights of the latest update include:

• Updated alternative dispute resolution forms addressing arbitration in domestic relations cases, a mediation confirmation letter, and proposed and stipulated orders
• New forms related to limited scope representation for domestic relations cases and forms necessary for worker’s compensation cases, including a sample letter for cost-splitting with insurance carriers and a sample letter confirming a fee agreement with a doctor
• Updated and streamlined discussion on different fee structures, including hourly, fixed, contingent, and retainer
• A new chapter on commercial litigation, including content on equity agreements with business entities