Clients are actively seeking new models to replace or supplement the traditional hourly fee model. These agreements can be good for the client and for the lawyer but they also can present surprising and challenging problems. Mike will address these challenges and how to deal with them. Mike has consistently been recognized as one of the top litigators in Texas and has previously twice been awarded the National Law Journal's yearly "Top Defense Win." Last year Mike was also recognized as having tried one of the top two intentional tort claims in Texas. He and his firm have been at the forefront of negotiating and entering into alternative fee agreements for over a decade.