Compensation or Retirement Plan

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Compensation or Retirement Plan?

A lawyer may not share fees with a nonlawyer; however, sharing with nonlawyers in a compensation or retirement plan is allowed even if it is based on profit sharing. Rule 5.4(a)(3)

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