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[31]       Reference in the retainer agreement to a percentage estimate of an anticipated fee range for the client’s benefit does not in and of itself make the agreement a contingency fee agreement. The agreement must be examined in its entirety in the context of section 28.1(2) of the Act. Having concluded that the agreement is not a contingency fee agreement, section 28.1(8) of the Act has no application. The solicitor is entitled to have the costs obtained as part of the settlement paid to him in accordance with the agreement.