Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New York

If a lawyer takes u on what do u have to sign

If a lawyer excepts your case what would you have to sign if he is one of those lawyers who doesnt get paid unless u win your case.Thank you.


Asked on 5/02/08, 12:56 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: If a lawyer takes u on what do u have to sign

New york state experessly states that there has to be a retainer agreement signed between the lawyer and client. The retainer agreement spells out exactly what the lawyer receives upon winning the case. In malpractice cases it is 30% of the first $250,000, 25%of the next $250,000 20% Of the nexT 250,000 AND ANYTHING OVER $1,000,000 IS $10,000.

THE AGREEMENT SHOULD SPECIFICALLY STATE THAT THISIS A CONTINGENCY FEE AGREEMENT, WHICH IS NOT HOURLY DRIVEN.

IF YOU WANT TO SEE WHAT IT THE RULE FOR RETAINER AGREEMENTS IN NEW YORK STATE,JUST SEND ME YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS AND I WILL SEND YOU THE STANDARD FORM.

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Answered on 5/03/08, 4:14 pm
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

Re: If a lawyer takes u on what do u have to sign

A retainer.

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Answered on 5/02/08, 1:09 pm
Pasquale Calcagno Calcagno & Associates, PLLC

Re: If a lawyer takes u on what do u have to sign

Retainer agreement. If you like you can call me, Pasquale Calcagno, Esq. of Calcagno & Associates at 1(800)WE-FIGHT for a free consultation. Also please visit our website at www.1800wefight.com for helpful information on medical malpractice cases. I look forward to hearing from you. We have convenient locations in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island.

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Answered on 5/02/08, 1:11 pm


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