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Carr Maloney P.C.

“Earned Upon Receipt” for Attorney Fee Arrangements Is Ending in Maryland - Effective July 2025

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Effective July 1, 2025, attorneys practicing law in Maryland may no longer state that their fees are “earned upon receipt” in their engagement agreements. Under the new, amended Rule 19-301.15, “[a]n attorney shall deposit...more

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How Do Lawyers Get Paid if They Lose a Case?

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Hiring a lawyer can cost a lot. Many people worry about what happens if their attorney loses the case. Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means they only get paid if they win compensation for...more

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Are Alternative Fee Arrangements the Future of Attorney’s Fees Arrangements in Orphans’ Court Litigation?

The 2016 amendments to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Orphan’s Court Rules brought a slight shift in Orphan’s Court litigation. Aiming to provide a uniform standard of practice, the new Rules closely align with the...more

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