Attorney Referrals
At
LeavenLaw, we pride ourselves not only on helping our clients, but helping fellow
members of the Bar as well. In this modern day, it is imperative that
we, as professionals, have the ability to focus and become proficient
at what we do. We recognize that many lawyers -- especially those in firms
that focus on certain areas of the law -- do not have the resources or
desire to be all things to all people. That makes sense and is why we
refer our matters that we have limited or no experience in handling.
Rules Regulating the Florida Bar
Consistent with the Rules that regulate our profession, LeavenLaw pays
-- and is happy to do so -- referral fees to licensed attorneys that refer
clients to our office for representation. More specifically, Rule 4-1.5,
LeavenLaw will pay all licensed Florida lawyers a fee for referring a
client to our office that we ultimately represent and recover monies for
such client. LeavenLaw's attorneys are happy to discuss one of two
lawful fee arrangements with other, licensed Florida lawyers. They are:
(1) referral fee, and (2) co-counsel fee.
Referral Fee
In the event that a licensed Florida lawyer simply wants to
refer a prospective client to LeavenLaw, but does not have any desire to actively
participate, litigate or co-counsel the case, LeavenLaw will pay a 25%
referral fee on any fees that it receives to such lawyer that accepts
secondary responsibility. LeavenLaw, as the attorneys assuming primary
responsibility for the legal services on behalf of the client, shall receive
75% of the total fee. Rule 4-1.5 (f)(4)(D); (g).
Co-Counsel Fee
In the event that a licensed Florida lawyer wants to
actively participate, litigate or co-counsel the case, LeavenLaw will be happy to consider
this arrangement. In the event that you wish to co-counsel the case, fees
shall be divided between firms based upon the proportion of the services
performed by each firm or by written agreement with the client, with each
firm accepting joint legal responsibility for the representation and agrees
to be available and the terms of the division of fees being fully disclosed
to the client. Rule 4-1.5 (f)(4)(D); (g).
Creditor Harassment (FDCPA, FCCPA, TCPA)
LeavenLaw has represented thousands of consumers in unlawful debt collection
actions in state of Florida and Federal courts. In these debt collection
harassment cases, LeavenLaw and its attorneys use the Florida Consumer
Collection Practices Act (FCCPA), the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices
Act (FDCPA), and the Telephone Consumer Proection act (TCPA) to stop unlawful
debt collection, hold creditors and debt collectors accountable, and recover
damages for harassed consumers. If your clients have continued to receive
calls after the debt collector or creditor knows your represent them with
regard to the debt, or receives calls to their neighbors, friends or place
of employment, they coudl be entitled to damges. Please gather the letters
and telephone call logs regarding your client's debt collection and
call LeavenLaw to set up a free consultation.
Credit Reporting Errors (FCRA)
LeavenLaw and its consumer protection attorneys have a depth of experience
in helping individuals with errors on their credit report. Whether it
involves pulling a consumer's credit report and going over it with
him or her, identifying improper credit reporting or impermissible use
of a consumer credit reports, or filing a lawsuit against a creditor or
a credit reporting agency for their improper reporting, LeavenLaw is prepared
to help your clients too. Please gather information regarding your client's
credit reporting errors and call LeavenLaw to schedule a free initial
consultation to go over their report. LeavenLaw represents consumer in
full compliance with the Credit Repair Organization Act, taking the Fair
Credit Reproting Act cases on a contingency basis. In most cases, LeavenLaw
is paid upon successful completion of the case, either at 40%of the benfits
obtained or hourly, whichever is greater....but in both cases, the attroenys'
fees are paid for by the violating creditor or credit reporting agency.