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Second Circuit Voids Contingent Fee Split

By Barry Barnett on February 20, 2010

Lawyers may share fees with other lawyers.  But may an attorney take part of a fee just for referring a case?

No, the Second Circuit confirmed in Wagner & Wagner, LLP v. Atkinson, Haskins, Nellis, Brittingham, Gladd & Carwile, P.C., No. 08-4966-cv (2d Cir. Feb. 18, 2010).  

The panel cited New York Disciplinary Rule…

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