· Needs to be in a signed writing by the client: a contingent fee agreement shall be in a writing signed by the client.· Needs to state the method by which the fee is to be determined, including:(1) the percentage that shall accrue to the lawyer in the event of settlement, trial, or appeal;(2) litigation and other expenses to be deducted from the recovery;(3) whether such expenses are to be deducted before or after the contingent fee is calculated; and(4) any expenses for which the client will be liable whether or not the client is the prevailing party.· Needs two writings: in addition to the initial signed agreement, upon conclusion of a contingent fee matter, the lawyer shall provide the client with a written statement stating the outcome of the matter and, if there is a recovery, showing the remittance to the client and the method of its determination.

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