Suppose a Plaintiff Hires a Lawyer to Represent Her in a Court

question 107

Multiple Choice

Suppose a plaintiff hires a lawyer to represent her in a court case.To which of the following contracts would a highly risk-averse plaintiff agree?

• A) The lawyer is paid by the hour.
• B) The lawyer receives a share of the settlement.
• C) The lawyer receives a fixed fee.
• D) The lawyer pays the client a fee for the right to the entire settlement.

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