Confidentiality

The terms of the co-counsel arrangements, including but not limited to the structure of Net Attorneys’ Fees, the allocation of fees between Houk and participating law firms, and any companion or derivative case provisions, are strictly confidential. Neither party shall disclose any part of these provisions to any third party without prior written consent from the other party, except as required by law, court order, or professional obligations. This confidentiality obligation survives the termination of any agreement between the parties and applies to all financial terms, communications, and related documentation. There needs to be a check box and then a blurb saying I will comply with these confidentiality provisions.

Workplace Fairness Attorney Qualification Questionnaire

Lead Generation Program – Candidate Attorney Intake

Thank you for your interest in joining the Workplace Fairness Lead Generation Program. Please complete the following questionnaire to help us assess your qualifications and ensure alignment with our mission to support employees seeking justice in the workplace.

I. Contact & Basic Information

II. Legal Experience

III. Professional Standards and Activities

V. Technology & Communication

VI. Mission Alignment

IV. Capacity & Engagement

Co-Counsel Provisions Summary for Workplace Fairness Client

Role of Houk Employment Attorneys:

• Houk establishes co-counsel relationships with law firms (the "Law Firms") to handle cases referred through Walker-provided leads.
• Law Firms sign up clients, manage cases, and remit a portion of Net Attorneys’ Fees to Houk.

Definition of Net Attorneys’ Fees:

• Gross attorneys’ fees minus:
  • Case costs and expenses
  • Co-counsel’s Workplace Fairness (WF) subscription fees (deducted once annually)

Fee Sharing Structure (Contingency-Based Cases):

• Settlements ≤ $20,000 → Houk 20% / Law Firm 80%
• $20,001–$119,999 → Houk 30% / Law Firm 70%
• $120,000+ → Houk 50% / Law Firm 50%
• Statutory or court-awarded fees are treated as part of the total settlement.

Fee Sharing (Non-Contingency Cases – Flat/Hourly/Hybrid):

• Same percentage tiers as above apply to total Net Attorneys’ Fees.

Additional Terms:

• Co-Counsel Agreements must:
  • Include language about fee sharing with Houk
  • Apply to companion/derivative cases arising from the original lead
  • Require the Law Firm to notify Houk of settlements and remit Houk’s share within 10 days
• Houk has a security interest in all fees due under these agreements.
• In the event of non-payment or insolvency, Houk can enforce payment directly from Law Firms.

If you're ready to get started, you can select “Pay Now” to complete your registration securely via PayPal. Prefer to learn more first? You can also choose to schedule a call with a Workplace Fairness Representative who will walk you through the program details, answer your questions, and help determine if it’s the right fit for your practice. Please note: payment for services will be held in PayPal and will not be deposited into any Workplace Fairness account until the vetting process is completed and program contracts are signed.