Can I Pay Referral Fees?

I have a personal injury practice in Minnesota.  Can I pay referral fees to attorneys who send me cases?

This is one of those ethical issues that varies widely from state to state.  In some you, in some you can't.  Even if you can, there are often regulations on just how you can pay referral fees. 

The answer in Minnesota happens to be, "Yes, but you have to make sure you dot a few 'i's and cross a few 't's."  Eric Cooperstein has written a good outline of Minnesota law which we have published in the Ethics Section of this Website.  Those of you in other states, you will want to have a good understanding of your local rules before paying referral fees.

- Peter Berge

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