Retention: I hereby constitute and appoint DAVID T. SHULICK, ESQUIRE (“DTS”) as my attorney to represent me to prosecute a claim for personal injuries and/or economic damages or other damages against ALL LIABLE ENTITIES.
Attorneys’ Fees: I hereby agree that the compensation of my attorney(s) for services shall be forty percent (40%) of the gross recovery.
Case Costs and Liens: I agree that my attorneys may take all steps necessary for the handling of my claim, including hiring of experts, taking depositions, obtaining transcripts, preserving evidence, hiring investigators, filing documents, traveling, document management, and hiring IT/production professionals. The expenses associated with these items are considered “case costs”. Case costs do not include liens asserted for repayment of medical bills or other asserted liens. I understand that current law and regulations may require repayment of liens for medical care received, which shall come out of the client’s share of any recovery.
No recovery – No fee: I understand that if there is no recovery, I understand I am not responsible for repayment of any costs incurred by SHULICK LAW and not responsible for any attorneys’ fees.
Appellate Rights and Obligations: I agree that, if required, my attorneys will advise me on all appellate rights but my attorneys are under no obligation to pursue an appeal.
Additional Counsel: I understand that DTS may affiliate with additional counsel, including local counsel in the jurisdiction where this matter is filed and understand that, if I was referred to DTS by another attorney/law firm, that attorney/law firm may share in the attorneys’ fee. However, in no event shall I be required to pay more than the fees described in paragraph two above.
Additional: This Agreement was made in Pennsylvania. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding as to billings, charges, costs, fees and invoicing by my Attorney. Any modifications to this Agreement must be in writing signed by my Attorney. I further understand that any disputes regarding my Attorney’s representation, the legal services performed, or any other claim I may have against my Attorney shall be solely and exclusively arbitrated in the American Arbitration Association with a three arbitrator panel. I have had ample opportunity to review this Agreement with any Attorney I choose before agreeing to the same. I understand that my Attorney is relying on this Agreement. I understand that this arbitration provision does not apply to any action by my Attorney against me/us for legal fees and costs due hereunder.
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