Common use of NATURE OF SERVICES/DUTIES OF PARTIES Clause in Contracts

NATURE OF SERVICES/DUTIES OF PARTIES. When the statute requires disclosure of the nature of the services to be rendered and the respective duties of the attorney and the client, it simply enumerates two of the indispensable terms of an agreement. When the fee is on an hourly basis, these items can be covered in simple, short generalities. In flat or “premium” fee agreements, however, the scope of the attorney’s responsibilities should be defined carefully. In contingency fee agreements, the scope of the services and costs covered and excluded under the percentage fee is especially important.

NATURE OF SERVICES/DUTIES OF PARTIES. When the statute requires disclosure of the nature of the services to be rendered and the respective duties of the attorney and the client, it simply enumerates two of the indispensable terms of an agreement. When the fee is on an hourly basis, these items can be covered in simple, short generalities. In flat or “"premium” " fee agreements, however, the scope of the attorney’s 's responsibilities should be defined carefully. In contingency fee agreements, the scope of the services and costs covered and excluded under the percentage fee is especially important.