Attorney Referrals &
Co-Counsel Agreements

When a case is too large, too complex, or too close to trial to risk your client’s best shot, bring us in to assist you. At Brooker Law, we make your client’s story matter—and we treat our referral partners the way we want to be treated: with transparency, respect, and prompt payment at resolution.

We partner with plaintiff’s firms nationwide on wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases, with a special focus on trucking accidents and other company vehicle crashes. We are trial-ready from day one.

Why Partner With Brooker Law

Trial Ready.

Our cases are prepared for a jury—tight liability proof, robust damages, clear storytelling, and disciplined pretrial and motion practice.

Resources That Scale.

We assemble the right experts (reconstruction, human factors, liability, medical, life-care, economics, etc.) and advance costs as agreed

Client Care.

We protect the relationship you’ve built. Your client is respected, informed, and supported at every step with consistent, candid communication.

Professionalism.

Clear roles, written agreements, regular updates—and referral fees paid fully and promptly.

Trucking & Company Vehicle Expertise.

Evidence preservation and inspection blitz, ECM/EDR (“black box”) and ELD data, telematics and dashcams, carrier safety systems, driver qualification files, maintenance, broker and shipper documents, and phone and other electronic devices—the evidence stack that moves value and tells the real story.

How Fee Sharing Works

We comply with all applicable ethical rules (e.g., ABA Model Rule 1.5(e), Texas Disciplinary Rule 1.04, and other state equivalents). In plain terms:

Client Consent in Writing.

The client is informed of each firm’s involvement and the fee division, and the client consents in writing.

Joint Responsibility or Proportionate Services.

Either the division reflects the work each firm performs, or each firm assumes joint responsibility as permitted.

Reasonable Total Fee.

The contingent fee must be reasonable and fully disclosed.

No Surprises.

We document the arrangement at the outset and keep the client (and you) informed throughout.

Referral percentages are determined case-by-case based on risk, complexity, stage, and desired involvement level. We memorialize everything in writing and pay at resolution—fully and promptly.

Your Role, Your Way

We negotiate and agree upon the level of involvement that fits your practice and client.

Relationship Counsel

You maintain the client relationship and lead client communication while we lead litigation and trial strategy.

Active Co-Counsel

You collaborate on strategy, discovery, expert work, and trial as desired and may split expenses, depending on the fee split agreed upon.

Local or Specialized Counsel

We tailor roles to venue or subject-matter needs.

Whatever the structure, we make it seamless and keep you informed.

When to Associate Brooker Law

Early intake / pre-suit

We help sign the case, set the strategy, and launch a preservation blitz within 24 hours.

Post-filing / before mediation

Strengthen liability proof, clarify damages, and recalibrate value.

Eve of trial

Add courtroom firepower, demonstratives, and trial tech.

Post-verdict / appeal

Error preservation, post-trial motions, and appellate coordination.

Our Reputation

Our Process

01

Call or email us

Provide a short case summary and deadlines.

02

Conflicts & fit check

Within one business day.

03

Co-counsel Agreement

Drafted; client consent letter prepared.

04

Joint Kickoff

strategy, roles, experts, and a 90-day work plan.

05

Regular Updates

What we just did, what’s next, and what we need. Our team will schedule a standing monthly meeting to keep you and your client informed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most important questions to ask before referring a case.

Do you pay referral or joint-responsibility fees?

Yes—consistent with applicable ethical rules, documented in writing, and paid promptly at resolution.

Will my client relationship be respected?

Absolutely. You choose your level of involvement. We keep you informed and credit your role with the client accordingly.

What percentage do you pay?

It depends on the case (risk, stage, complexity, and your desired involvement). We agree on a fair percentage up front and confirm it in writing with the client’s consent.

Who advances costs?

Typically we do, subject to a written agreement and recovered from the client’s portion at resolution. However, in 50-50 co-counsel agreements, costs may be split equally.

Can you step in close to trial?

Yes. We are frequently associated shortly before mediation or trial to maximize outcomes.

Disclaimers: Fee-sharing and co-counsel arrangements are subject to the ethical rules of the jurisdiction(s) involved and require client consent in writing. This page is for attorneys and is not legal advice. Mr. Brooker is not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

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