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