Lead Counsel Agreement
/ˈliːd ˈkaʊnsəl əˈɡriːmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A contract that designates one attorney or law firm as the primary counsel responsible for managing a case or legal matter on behalf of a client or a group of clients.
The parties executed a lead counsel agreement to appoint the firm as the primary representative in the litigation.
Forms
- lead counsel agreement
- lead counsel agreements
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Commentary
Use precise terms indicating the scope and authority of lead counsel; clarify responsibilities and billing arrangements explicitly in drafting.
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