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.
