Multiple Choice
Suppose a plaintiff hires a lawyer to represent her in a court case.To which of the following contracts would a highly risk-averse plaintiff agree?
A) The lawyer is paid by the hour.
B) The lawyer receives a share of the settlement.
C) The lawyer receives a fixed fee.
D) The lawyer pays the client a fee for the right to the entire settlement.
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