I understand that upon completion of this retainer I am authorizing Baric Law to represent me.

1. Contingency Fee: Law Firm entitled to 40% recovery (45% after lawsuit/arbitration filed).
2. No Recovery, No Fees: No fees or costs if no recovery. Previous representation fees responsibility of client.
3. Scope of Representation: Limited to bodily injury claims against defendant, excludes other claims.
4. Statute of Limitations: Client responsible for strict time limits on claims.
5. Law Firm's Right to Withdraw: Law Firm can withdraw if not feasible, client must preserve evidence.
6. Law Firm Discharge: Discharge results in payment based on work done or proportional share of recovery.
7. Costs and Litigation Expenses: Law Firm authorized for costs, expenses, to be reimbursed from recovery.
8. Medical Liens: Law Firm can pay medical providers, handle disputes, distribute fees.
9. Attorney's Lien: Law Firm has lien on client's entitlements to secure unpaid balances.
10. Power of Attorney: Law Firm authorized for document execution related to claim.
11. Co-Counsel and Associations: Law Firm can associate other lawyers, share fees.
12. Mandatory Confidential Arbitration: Disputes subject to confidential arbitration.
13. Mandatory Fee Arbitration: Option for non-binding arbitration for fee disputes.
14. File Retention: Law Firm retains file for 5 years, may destroy after case closure.
15. Conflict Waiver: Acknowledgement of potential conflicts, waivers.
16. Conflict of State Laws: California law applies, attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions.
17. Counterparts: Signatures in separate counterparts, deemed originals.
18. Electronic Files: Electronic files maintained, equivalent to originals.
19. Tax Advice Exclusion: No tax advice provided, recovery may be taxable.
20. Entire Agreement: This agreement is complete and binding, no guarantees made.

LAW FIRM: BARIC LAW P.C.