Contingency Fee Contract Validity

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In California, a contingency fee retainer agreement typically remains valid if a lawyer leaves a firm and another lawyer from the same firm takes over. However, if the defendants listed in the original agreement differ from the actual defendants, it may affect the contracts validity. Amendments should be made to reflect significant changes. Consulting with a lawyer to review the specific terms and conditions of your agreement is advisable.

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In California, if a lawyer leaves a firm and a new lawyer from the same firm takes over, the contingency fee retainer agreement generally remains valid, unless there are specific terms in the contract addressing such situations. However, changes in defendants might require an amendment to the contract.
Is there a specific concern you have about this transition or the new defendants?
if the changes in the defendant were not amended is that contract legible
In California, if the defendants listed in the original contingency fee retainer agreement are different from the actual defendants, it could potentially affect the validity of the contract. Generally, amendments should be made to reflect any significant changes. Consulting with a lawyer to review the specific terms and conditions of your agreement is advisable.
Is there a particular issue or concern you're facing with the new defendants?