CASE DISPOSITION. The Client maintains the ultimate authority over how to proceed with the disposition of the Client's case. The Client may request and authorize the Firm to reach a settlement with the opposing party. In such an event, the Client shall indemnify and exonerate the Attorney for any damages, loss of entitlements, penalties, collateral consequences, or other damages that may befall the Client as a result of such a settlement. The Attorney shall communicate with the Client regarding any and all settlement offers from the opposing party provided that the Client is responsive to receiving and responding to such communications within a timely manner per the terms of the settlement offer. Thereafter, the Client authorizes the Attorney to assist with reaching a settlement or compromise with stated conditions to accept settlement offers in writing before the Attorney enters settlement negotiations.
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Sources: Legal Services Contingency Fee Agreement, Legal Services Contingency Fee Agreement