Free Contingency Fee Agreement

This Contingency Fee Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by [Your name] (the "Client"), individually or on behalf of the entity hereinafter, and [Attorney full name], attorney or legal representative (the "Attorney").

I. PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT

This Agreement has been drawn up with the purpose of providing legal representation to the Client who may not have the financial means to pay for legal services upfront. This Agreement allows the Client to pursue legal action without the immediate burden of paying Attorney fees.

II. CONTINGENCY FEE

Under this Agreement, the Attorney agrees to take the case on a contingency fee basis. The Attorney's compensation shall be contingent upon a successful case outcome and will amount to [percentage or monetary amount] of the settlement or award. If no recovery is made, the Client will not owe the Attorney any attorney fees.

III. CASE EXPENSES AND REIMBURSEMENT

3.1 Case Expenses:

• The Client acknowledges that certain expenses may be incurred during the course of legal proceedings, including but not limited to court filing fees, expert witness fees, deposition costs, and other litigation expenses ("Case Expenses").

• The Attorney agrees to advance all necessary Case Expenses on behalf of the Client and to use best efforts to minimize such expenses where possible.

3.2 Reimbursement:

• In the event of a successful outcome resulting in a settlement or award, the Attorney shall be entitled to reimbursement for Case Expenses incurred in connection with the Client's case.

• Reimbursement of Case Expenses shall be deducted from the settlement or award amount before calculating the Attorney's contingency fee percentage.

3.3 Accounting and Records:

• The Attorney shall maintain accurate records of all Case Expenses incurred on behalf of the Client and shall provide the Client with a detailed accounting of such expenses upon request.

• The Client reserves the right to review and dispute any expenses deemed unreasonable or unrelated to the case.

IV. OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES

The Client and the Attorney have both come to an understanding and mutually agree to act in all circumstances with honesty, sincerity, and integrity. They both commit to fully cooperate with each other, without any exceptions, in all the different aspects and components that are concerned with the legal services provided under this Agreement.

Their cooperation includes, but is not limited to, sharing of information, efficient communication, timely response, and respect for each other's professional responsibilities and roles in the fulfillment of the services outlined in this Agreement.

V. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

Either party may decide to terminate this Agreement with written notice, under certain conditions which will be explicitly stated in this Section.

5.1 Termination by Client:

The Client may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing a written notice to the Attorney, which will take effect immediately upon receipt by the Attorney.

5.2 Termination by Attorney:

The Attorney may terminate this Agreement by providing a written notice to the Client and said termination will only be effective after seven days from the date of delivery of the notice.

VI. GOVERNING LAW

The terms outlined in this Agreement shall be both interpreted and enforced by, as well as be subject to, the existing laws implemented within the jurisdiction from which the Agreement has been issued.

SIGNATURES

By signing below, the parties hereby acknowledge and accept the terms of this Agreement and enter it willingly as of the date first written below.

CLIENT:

Name: [Your Name]

ATTORNEY:

Name: [Attorney's Name]

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