Oklahoma § 5-7 - Contingent fee - Limitation on amount - Compromise or
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 5-7 — Contingent fee - Limitation on amount - Compromise or, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-7. Contingent fee - Limitation on amount - Compromise or
settlement - Effect on lien - Certain contracts void.
It shall be lawful for an attorney to contract for a percentage
or portion of the proceeds of a client's cause of action or claim
not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the net amount of such judgment
as may be recovered, or such compromise as may be made, whether the
same arises ex contractu or ex delicto, and no compromise or
settlement entered into by a client without such attorney's consent
shall affect or abrogate the lien provided for in this chapter.
Provided that all such contracts in personal injury or wrongful
death cases including, but not restricted to, cases in which
jurisdiction is in the Industrial Commission, shall be void and
unenforceable (1) if secured as a result of the intervention of any
laymen, association, or corporation for compensation, or promise of
compensation, or anticipation of gift, compensation or hope of
reward, or (2) where any laymen, association or corporation has a
direct or indirect interest in, or growing out of, any judgment
arising out of such claim recovery or compensation from, or
settlement of any such claim.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 5. Attorneys and State Bar
R.L.1910, § 248; Laws 1953, p. 15, § 1.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 5-7
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 5-7 cover?
Section 5-7 ("Contingent fee - Limitation on amount - Compromise or") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 5-7?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 5-7 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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