Barratry: S.B. 1716 (2011)

Texas

Provides that a client may bring an action to void any contract for legal services that was procured as a result of barratry by attorneys or other persons.  The client is entitled to receive all fees and damages paid to that person under any voided contract, actual damages caused by the prohibited conduct and reasonable attorney’s fees and the attorney at fault shall pay a civil penalty of $5,000.

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