Lawyers need to get paid for all the hard work performed on behalf of clients, but it is essential that in doing so they are aware of and comply with their ethical obligations. In this PMBR module, you will learn about:

• The types of fees and retainers in Illinois;
• The ethics rules that apply to fee and cost arrangements;
• The ethics rules and best practices with respect to written fee agreements; and
• Best practices with respect to time and billing procedures.

Learn the ethics rules and best practices to consider when establishing and collecting legal fees and costs.
Apply the ethics rules and best practices to several different scenarios.
Reflect on whether your fee and cost arrangements and time and billing practices comply with your ethical obligations.