Regan has come to the law offices of Bassett & Hound to inquire about hiring an attorney to represent her. She was involved in a severe car accident where she was broadsided by a drunk driver at a busy intersection. Regan's children were in the car at the time. After realizing the other driver was intoxicated immediately after the event, Regan pulled the driver from the car and began assaulting her. Regan was subsequently charged. She would like to hire Bassett & Hound to represent her in the criminal case and a civil lawsuit against the driver, an insurance company.

Review the Rules and possible fee structures in New Orleans. Share your opinion on which fee structure is in Regan's best interest and which may best benefit the firm. What should Regan do if the firm insists on a fee structure she is not comfortable with?