Lawyer 1 referred a personal injury case to Lawyer 2. At some point, Lawyer 2 referred the personal injury case to me. I had a one-third referral arrangement with Lawyer 2. Lawyer 1 is now claiming he is also to be paid a one-third referral arrangement. What are my obligations ethically and legally?
This factual scenario is a classic reason why lawyers should be very precise when they agree to referral arrangements. Unfortunately, a handshake and an oral agreement is not enough.
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