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• The Financial-Adviser Model for Attorney Compensation in Bankruptcy Cases ( May 2004 )
  Laurie Selber Silverstein of Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP

  The issue of attorney compensation remains a perennial focal point for both bankruptcy practitioners and their clients. The June 27, 2002 edition of The Daily Deal asked "Are Bankruptcy Professionals Getting Excessive Bonuses for Just Doing Their Jobs?" In the article, the author discusses the fee enhancements or success bonuses requested and/or received by financial advisors, chief executive officers, and lawyers. It was reported that the "new twist" was that "law firms are now attempting to model their fee enhancements on what financial advisers have done by asking the court to approve their success fee at the beginning of their engagements."

• The Five Limits of Litigation ( August 2000 )
  Michael Lee Hanks of Law Office of Michael Hanks

  In the life of most businesses, the owner will either sue or be sued at some time. Hopefully, these instances will.

• Attorneys Fees & Disputes ( May 2000 )
  David E. Danda, P.C.

  Disputes regarding legal fees are usually not investigated by the state's disciplinary body. The cost of legal serv.

• FAQ'S About Hiring a Personal Injury Law Firm ( May 2000 )
  Stephens & Stephens

  How do I know if I have a case? Talking with an attorney is the first step in determining whether you should see.

• Frequently Asked Litigation Questions ( January 2000 )
  Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Coluccio

  How do I choose an attorney? Choosing an attorney should be done carefully. You will work with an attorney clos.

• Attorney's Fee Provision Limited By New Jersey Court ( November 1999 )
  Cureton Caplan, P.C.

  In a recent case of first impression, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court has interpr.

• Understanding the Legal Fee Agreement: Consumers' Rights in the Legal Marketplace ( August 1996 )
  Richard  Alexander of Alexander Hawes LLP

  This article provides consumers with an understanding of the need and function of legal fee agreements.

• How Do I Tame the Overtime Dragon? ( August 1999 )
  Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC

  How to correctly compute overtime seems to generate more calls than any other wage- and-hour issue. The basic rule.

• Attorney's Fees ( September 1997 )
  

  This article explains how an attorney decides to bill. This chapter explains various types of attorney fees, and how those fees are often determined.