You have the right to make final decisions regarding your legal matter

• Your attorney will discuss the negotiation process with you and will agree to a settlement offer only if you have approved it. 9. Your attorney will explain to you, in advance, any major expenses anticipated in your legal matter. 10. Your attorney will tell you if other lawyers will be involved in your representation and how the cost to you for their involvement will be calculated. 11. When your fee is not a single, set amount, your attorney will give you periodic billings detailing your fees, costs, and expenses. 12. If legal fees will be applied against a settlement, your attorney will provide you with a final statement after the matter is concluded detailing what costs and expenses are being applied against your settlement and the amount you will receive. As your legal advisor, your attorney has the right to expect that: