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How referral fees work in Illinois
Illinois expressly authorizes referral-based fee divisions but with a distinctive condition. A division is allowed if it is proportional to services performed, or if one lawyer's primary service is the referral itself and each lawyer assumes joint financial responsibility for the representation (financial responsibility as if the lawyers were general partners). The client must agree to the arrangement, including each lawyer's share, confirmed in writing, and the total fee must be reasonable. Illinois courts require strict, not substantial, compliance; a noncompliant agreement forfeits the referral fee.
Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5(f) (formerly 1.5(e); renumbered by amendment effective July 1, 2023) · the full Illinois rule
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