Co-Counsel Agreement
/ˌkoʊˈkaʊnsəl əˈɡriːmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal contract between two or more attorneys agreeing to share responsibility for representing a client.
The co-counsel agreement outlined each lawyer's duties in the complex litigation.
Forms
- co-counsel agreement
- co-counsel agreements
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Commentary
Co-counsel agreements are critical for clarifying roles, responsibilities, and fee allocations between attorneys working jointly on a case.
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