Attorney Network Terms
Effective Date: March 1, 2026
These terms govern the relationship between TitleQuiet and attorneys who participate in the TitleQuiet attorney network. They are designed to comply with New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct, including RPC 5.4 (professional independence of an attorney) and RPC 7.2 (advertising).
1. Independent Contractor Status
You are an independent contractor, not an employee, partner, agent, or franchisee of TitleQuiet. Nothing in these terms creates an employment relationship, joint venture, or agency relationship. You retain full professional independence and control over your legal work.
2. Lead Fee Structure & RPC 5.4 Compliance
TitleQuiet charges a flat lead fee when an attorney accepts a case referral through the platform. This fee represents compensation for the following technology, marketing, and administrative services:
- Automated title research and diagnostic report generation
- Case preparation and document pre-assembly
- Consumer acquisition, education, and marketing
- Case tracking software and milestone communication tools
- Secure messaging platform between attorney and client
- Attorney profile hosting and lead matching
The lead fee is NOT a division of legal fees. It is a flat-rate business-to-business payment for lead generation and technology services. The fee is not a percentage of legal fees charged to the client. This structure complies with NJ RPC 5.4 — TitleQuiet does not share in legal fees and charges only for non-legal services rendered.
| Case Type | Lead Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard case (1–2 clouds) | $75 |
| Complex case (3+ clouds or any Critical severity) | $150 |
| Attorney Pro subscribers | $40 |
| Firm / Firm Pro subscribers | $50 |
The lead fee is charged at the time of case acceptance. No charge is incurred for cases that are declined or expire without response.
3. Professional Independence
TitleQuiet does not control or direct your legal work. You retain full professional judgment over: legal strategy, client advice, negotiation decisions, whether to accept or decline a case, and all matters governed by the Rules of Professional Conduct. TitleQuiet provides tools and case materials; you provide legal judgment.
4. Eligibility Requirements
- Active license in good standing in the state(s) where you accept cases
- Verified bar number (TitleQuiet verifies against state bar records)
- Minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence malpractice insurance coverage
- No active disciplinary proceedings or bar suspension in the past 5 years
- Quiet title or real property experience (demonstrated by application)
5. Case Acceptance & Decline
You have 72 hours to accept or decline a case once it is delivered to your portal. You are not obligated to accept any case. If you decline, you must provide a reason (conflict of interest, capacity, etc.). Repeated unresponsiveness may result in removal from the network.
6. Performance Standards
TitleQuiet monitors attorney performance and may remove attorneys from the network for:
- Sustained client rating below 3.5 stars (after 10+ reviews)
- Failure to meet agreed case timelines without communication
- Violation of these terms or the Rules of Professional Conduct
- Failure to maintain required insurance coverage
- Bar suspension, disbarment, or censure
7. Client Engagement, Fees & IOLTA
All legal fees, retainers, court filing fees, and client funds are collected and managed by the attorney directly, independent of the TitleQuiet platform. TitleQuiet does not collect, hold, transmit, or process client funds or legal fees at any stage of the engagement.
Upon accepting a case referral, you are responsible for contacting the client, establishing your own engagement agreement and fee arrangement, and managing all financial aspects of the attorney-client relationship.
IOLTA Compliance: You are solely responsible for compliance with NJ RPC 1.15 (Safekeeping Property) for any client funds you receive. Lead fees paid by you to TitleQuiet are business-to-business payments for lead generation services and are not client trust funds.
8. Conflict of Interest
You are responsible for conducting your own conflict-of-interest checks before accepting any case. You must decline cases where a conflict exists and notify TitleQuiet of the decline. TitleQuiet does not perform conflict checks on your behalf.
9. Data Handling
Client information provided through TitleQuiet is confidential and subject to attorney-client privilege. You may not use client information for any purpose other than providing legal services in connection with the referred case. You must maintain appropriate data security measures.