Four agreements, matched to what your matter actually is. Call us before signing — we will tell you which one applies.
Each engagement is documented before we begin work. The right agreement depends on the posture of your claim, not on the amount at stake.
Every rate is in the second paragraph of each agreement. Our standard contingent fee is one third (33⅓%) of the total recovered, rising to 40% where the matter is contested at trial, arbitration, or an evidentiary hearing. The full schedule is on the Fees page.
For claims that have not yet been reduced to judgment — unpaid invoices, defaulted notes, breached contracts, open accounts.
33⅓%, or 40% if resolved at or after appearance at trial or arbitration.
For domesticating a judgment entered by a court in another state so it can be enforced against California assets.
33⅓%, or 40% if the debtor files an evidentiary hearing challenging the judgment.
For confirming an unpaid arbitration award into an enforceable court judgment, then collecting on it.
33⅓%, or 40% if resolved at or after a hearing contesting confirmation.
For enforcing an existing California judgment — levies, garnishments, liens, debtor examinations, receivers.
33⅓% of amounts recovered by settlement or enforcement.
These are demonstration documents. Hollis & Barrow is a fictional firm, so the PDFs above are illustrative only. They are not real retainer agreements and must not be signed or relied upon.
Call and talk through the matter first. We would rather spend twenty minutes establishing that a file is not right for us than have you sign an agreement for work we are going to decline. The initial review is free and creates no obligation on either side.