1. Client understands that the benchmark for CII recovery cost is Fifty percent (50 %) of the gross recovery.
2. If it is settled later than Thirty (30) days prior to the original scheduled date (per case schedule), Brad Coleman will receive Forty percent (40%) of the amount recovered.
In the event that provision for periodic payment is made as part of the settlement or
judgment in this case, then Brad Coleman dba CII has the right to immediate and full payment of the above fee.
Payment of said fee under settlement or judgment based upon periodic
payment shall be arrived at by the bank(s) or financial institution stating in writing the present value of periodic payment.
3. Costs. Client understands that there will be costs incurred in addition to
Costs will be advanced by Brad Coleman. Costs advanced include, but are not limited
to, filing fees, service of process, deposition costs, copying costs, costs of investigation, long distance telephone calls, registered mail cost, etc.
Client further
understands that Counsel may from time to time employ an investigator or such other consulting
experts.
4. Hourly Billing Alternative Rejected. Before signing this agreement, the Client has been
advised that as an alternative to this contingency fee agreement, Client could have retained
Counsel on an hourly basis. Client states that they have chosen to enter into this contingency fee
agreement as opposed to an hourly billing rate.
5. Abandonment of Contract. If the Client elects at any time to abandon this claim or discharge
this Power of Attorney, then in either such event, the Client agrees to pay to Counsel at that time a reasonable
fee for the services performed by CII prior to the date of such discharge or
abandonment. But, CII will give up to 3 days to cancel this agreement with no penalty or fees, anything after 3 days there
will be a cancellation, plus charges for services already rendered.
6. Attorney Agreement. Counsel agree to diligently investigate, evaluate
such errors and to keep the Client advised of the progress of the case and of any
settlement proposals which may be received. It is understood between the parties hereto that, if at any time counsel
deem in their judgment that further services of the Client's claims constitutes an unreasonable
financial burden, or for other good and sufficient cause, Client agrees that Counsel may cancel
this Agreement and withdraw from further representation upon giving reasonable notice.
7. Original Document Retention. Client is responsible for keeping/maintaining original
documents. Brad Eugene will not keep original documents.
8. Client's Responsibilities. If Brad Coleman is unable to reach Client due to change of address or
telephone without informing Brad Coleman, Brad Coleman will withdraw after two (2) weeks. Absence with
information to this office is acceptable.
9. Lien. Brad Coleman shall have a lien on all moneys received in settlement or recovered
by judgment or decree, execution, garnishments or by any other proceeding whatsoever.
10. Power of Attorney. Client gives Brad Coleman his/her power of attorney to execute any and all
documents connected with and necessary for the recovery of the overcharges, including, without
limitation, pleadings, contracts, releases, dismissals, orders and settlement agreements approved
by the client.
11. Power of Attorney(CII) Associations. Client authorizes CII to associate with another
attorney/law firm of CII choosing, with a fee sharing agreement if need be.
12. Client Misrepresentation. Client agrees to be truthful. Any misrepresentation is a cause for
withdrawal by Counsel.
13. Appeals. This Agreement does not cover any form of Appeal. A new Agreement is required
for Appeal, including an Appeal from a Summary Judgment Order.
EXECUTED at ______________(city), _______________(state), on this _____ day of May
2001.
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CLIENT’S SIGNATURE Coleman's Independence Institute
410 E. Main St., #27
Atlanta, Texas 75551
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Print Name
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Telephone
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Client's Address :
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City_________________________________, State______________________
Postal Code:_________________________
