Suppose that Larry Lawyer enters into an agreement with Claire Client that his fees will be a percentage of the recovery Larry obtains for Claire in her pending divorce. State law makes such a contingency fee arrangement illegal in divorce actions. What will be the probable outcome if Larry attempts to enforce the agreement?
a. The contract will be voidable at Claire's option.
b. The contract will be unenforceable if Larry did not get the agreement in writing.
c. The contract will be void as violating a statute. Larry will not be able to recover anything.
d. The contract will be valid. Claire would not have been able to afford an attorney otherwise and therefore Larry was doing a public service.
Answer: C
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