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General rule: lawyers should not split a fee with another lawyer (referral fees are not permitted under the MRPC).Two exceptions: A division of a fee between lawyers may be made only if:(1) Two lawyers work together on a case and the three requirements below are met:(a) the division is in proportion to the services performed by each lawyer or each lawyer assumes joint responsibility for the representation;(b) the client agrees to the arrangement, including the share each lawyer will receive, and the agreement is confirmed in writing; and(c) the total fee is reasonable.(2) The lawyers are or were a part of the same firm: the lawyers are in the same firm or a former partner or lawyer in the firm gets a payment under a separation or retirement agreement.
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