- La. Rules of Cond.
- Historical Background
- ABA Model Rules Preface, Preamble and Scope
- Article 1. Client-Lawyer Relationship
- Rule 1.0. Terminology
- Rule 1.1. Competence
- Rule 1.2. Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority between Client and Lawyer
- Rule 1.3. Diligence
- Rule 1.4. Communication
- Rule 1.5. Fees
- Rule 1.6. Confidentiality of Information
- Rule 1.7. Conflict of Interest: Current Clients
- Rule 1.8. Conflict of Interest: Current Clients – Specific Rules
- Rule 1.9. Duties to Former Clients
- Rule 1.10. Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule
- Rule 1.11. Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees
- Rule 1.12. Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral
- Rule 1.13. Organization as Client
- Rule 1.14. Client with Diminished Capacity
- Rule 1.15. Safekeeping Property
- Rule 1.16. Declining or Terminating Representation
- Rule 1.17. Sale of Law Practice [Reserved]
- Rule 1.18. Duties to Prospective Client
- Article 2. Counselor
- Article 3. Advocate
- Rule 3.1. Meritorious Claims and Contentions
- Rule 3.2. Expediting Litigation
- Rule 3.3. Candor Toward the Tribunal
- Rule 3.4. Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
- Rule 3.5. Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
- Rule 3.6. Trial Publicity
- Rule 3.7. Lawyer as Witness
- Rule 3.8. Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
- Rule 3.9. Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings
- Article 4. Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients
- Article 5. Law Firms and Associations
- Rule 5.1. Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers
- Rule 5.2. Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
- Rule 5.3. Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
- Rule 5.4. Professional Independence of a Lawyer
- Rule 5.5. Unauthorized Practice of Law: Multijurisdictional Practice of Law
- Rule 5.6. Restrictions on Right to Practice
- Rule 5.7. Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services [Reserved]
- Article 6. Public Service
- Article 7. Information About Legal Services
- Rule 7.1. General
- Rule 7.2. Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services
- Rule 7.3. [Reserved]
- Rule 7.4. Direct Contact With Prospective Clients
- Rule 7.5 Advertisements In The Electronic Media Other Than Computer-Accessed Communications
- Rule 7.6. Computer-Accessed Communication
- Rule 7.7 Evaluation Of Advertisements
- Rule 7.8 Exemptions From The Filing and Review Requirement
- Rule 7.9 Information about a Lawyer’s Services Provided Upon Request
- Rule 7.10 Firm Names and Letterhead
- Article 8. Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession
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Model Lawyer-Client Agreements
The model agreements linked below have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by Loyola University New Orleans, the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Disciplinary Board or the Louisiana Supreme Court. These model agreements are informational only, and provide no legal advice. As a result, these model agreements shall not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal services or for performing legal research.
Hourly Fee Agreement
Model lawyer-client agreement for hourly-fee matter.
Contingent Fee Agreement
Model lawyer-client agreement for contingent-fee matter.
Agreement to Share Fees
Model agreement to jointly represent client and to share fees among lawyers in different firms (complies with Louisiana Rule 1.5(e)).
#1 by Tony on April 7, 2011 - 8:37 pm
You said that “The model agreements linked below have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by Loyola University New Orleans, the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Disciplinary Board or the Louisiana Supreme Court. These model agreements are informational only, and provide no legal advice. As a result, these model agreements shall not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal services or for performing legal research”. So why the post is published and what is its purpose?
Tony is Webmaster at notary classes
#2 by Jessica Jonston on April 18, 2011 - 12:36 am
HI !
Lawyer-Client Agreements :
• Expenses (clause 3.1 (b)) and Office Charges (clause 3.1(c)) are additional to the extent they are not
recovered from at-fault party or insurer;
• The fees, costs and office charges of any special pre-trial proceedings or court application are additional;
• Interest on out of pocket expenses is additional;
• Assumes settlement prior to case being scheduled for trial. Trial and preparation are not part of this
agreement;
• For settlement amounts between those specified, the applicable maximum fee contribution is that
applicable to the preceding (higher) settlement amount;
• If Client is unsuccessful in the litigation, Client may be required to pay the other parties’ fees and costs
THANXS FOR SHARING !
Jessica Jonston
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#3 by Lea Myers on April 18, 2011 - 3:08 am
Thanks for sharing this model agreements.I’ve been looking for models like this for my project.
Lea Myers
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#4 by Sally on June 6, 2011 - 12:40 pm
Thank you for this! I was looking for a sample contingent fee agreement for my paralegal class!