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Additional clause to consider in future:

If the Attorney(s) determine that prosecution of the claim is not feasible (for example, it cannot

be collected or that the chance of prevailing at trial, in the Attorney(s) opinion, is less than 50%),

then the attorneys is entitled to withdraw from representation. It is further agreed that in the

event that the Attorney(s) negotiates and recommends a reasonable settlement that the

Attorney(s) believes should be accepted and Clients do not agree to the proposed settlement,

the Attorney(s) may require Clients to pay the costs to date and advance the estimated

expenses for trial in the case. In the event that Clients refuse to accept a reasonable settlement

offer and refuse to bring the costs current and advance the costs for trial, Clients hereby agree to

permit the attorneys to withdraw from the case. If Clients refuse to accept a reasonable

settlement offer but bring the costs current and advances the costs for trial, Attorney agrees to

try the case in the trial court unless permitted to withdraw pursuant to DR 2-110 of the Code of

Professional Responsibility.

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