ISBA Ethics Opinions on Fee Agreements | Illinois State Bar Association

Opinion 19-01 | Conflict of Interest - Litigation Matters | Fee Agreements | Fees and Expenses
Class representative fee arrangement providing for additional compensation beyond court awarded amount
Opinion 97-08 | Contingent Fees | Fee Agreements | Fees and Expenses
Fee for reduction of lien, common fund doctrine.
Opinion 95-11 | Client Funds and Property | Fee Agreements
Improper to negotiate settlement check of missing client

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