FEE PERCENTAGE. As consideration for legal services rendered and to be rendered by the Attorneys in carrying out the purpose hereof, Client agrees to pay Law Firm 25% (twenty-five percent) of all net amounts recovered. Further, if the action is certified as a class action, the law firm shall request an award of common benefit fees and compensation to be awarded within the discretion of the court irrespective of the stated retainer amount. Client assigns, and the Law Firm accepts and acquires as its fee, a proportionate interest in the subject matter of any claim, action, or suit instituted or asserted under the provisions of this agreement. All expenses and costs will be deducted prior to the contingent fee calculation to the extent there is a recovery on the claim in question. To be clear, Client is only obligated to repay costs and expenses to the extent there is a recovery on the claim in question. Any liens and subrogation are to be deducted after the contingent fee is calculated.
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