AGREEMENTS BETWEEN ATTORNEYS Clause Samples

AGREEMENTS BETWEEN ATTORNEYS. Attorneys frequently enter into agreements on behalf of their clients in order to facilitate the representation, or settlement, of cases. In the family law context, these agreements range from such simple matters as arranging for deposition schedules to settlement of the case in chief. Review of cases enforcing agreements between attorneys demonstrates the importance of memorializing the terms of the agreement in writing or on the official record of the case. A. Agreements Must Be in Writing or Made in Open Court.