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Expertise, contingent fees, and insufficient attorney effort

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  • Emons, Winand, 2000. "Expertise, contingent fees, and insufficient attorney effort," International Review of Law and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 20(1), pages 21-33, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:irlaec:v:20:y:2000:i:1:p:21-33
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