In a recent judicial ruling, a Pennsylvania Federal Judge stated that an Atlanta law firm, which was initially representing an NFL player in litigation, is entitled to receive half of the contingency fee that was agreed upon at the beginning of the case. The NFL player had later replaced this firm with another. This ruling emphasises how even when a client-lawyer relationship does not last till the end of a case, the initial agreements should still be honored, particularly those concerning contingency fees.
This ruling is particularly significant for law firms who often rely on contingent agreements for their income. It’s a stark reminder that despite changes during a case, including changes in legal representation, initial agreements on fees still stand.
For more details on the court ruling and the full context, read the article on Law360.