(a) The contingent fee agreement shall be written in plain and simple language reasonably believed to be understandable by the plaintiff.
(b) The attorney shall explain the terms and conditions of the agreement in compliance with a model explanation in plain and simple language prepared by the Oregon State Bar a reasonable time before the agreement is signed.
(c) The contingent fee agreements must contain a provision allowing the plaintiff to rescind the agreement within 24 hours after signing upon written notice to the attorney.
(2) Any contingent fee agreement entered into on or after September 26, 1987, that does not comply with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section is voidable. [Formerly 9.400]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 01 - Courts, Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure
Chapter 020 - Attorney Fees; Costs and Disbursements
Section 20.080 - Attorney fees for certain small tort claims.
Section 20.082 - Attorney fees for small contract claims.
Section 20.096 - Reciprocity of attorney fees and costs in proceedings to enforce contract.
Section 20.115 - Service expenses recoverable as costs and disbursements.
Section 20.190 - Prevailing party fees.
Section 20.220 - Appeal on attorney fees and costs; effect of reversal or modification.
Section 20.310 - Costs and disbursements in Supreme Court or Court of Appeals.