I am conducting some scientific research on lawyer's remuneration. As our organisation is based in Europe, we are focusing on the European jurisdiction, but are also including some Latin American contries. We have, so far, looked into Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Costa Rica and I'd like to add the DR. So here are my questions:
What is the legal framework that governs the legal profession in general and the remuneration in particular ? A Code of Procedure, a "Legal Profession Act", a "Code of Ethics" by the Bar Association (can you give titles and citations) ?
What are the principles how remuneration is calculated - what factors are taken into consideration and in how far have these principles statutory force ?
To what extent is output-based remuneration allowed - i.e. American-style contingency fees or UK-stlye conditional fees (i.e. "no win, no fee, however this fee is calculated).
If there are alternative forms of remuneration available, what is the most common form ?
If input-based remuneration (hourly billing) is common, what is the average rate charged ?
Thanks for you help.
M. Kilian
www.anwaltsrecht.org
What is the legal framework that governs the legal profession in general and the remuneration in particular ? A Code of Procedure, a "Legal Profession Act", a "Code of Ethics" by the Bar Association (can you give titles and citations) ?
What are the principles how remuneration is calculated - what factors are taken into consideration and in how far have these principles statutory force ?
To what extent is output-based remuneration allowed - i.e. American-style contingency fees or UK-stlye conditional fees (i.e. "no win, no fee, however this fee is calculated).
If there are alternative forms of remuneration available, what is the most common form ?
If input-based remuneration (hourly billing) is common, what is the average rate charged ?
Thanks for you help.
M. Kilian
www.anwaltsrecht.org
