1.   The lawyer had always maintained that the money he received was a legitimate success fee for the vital role he played in the bitterly fought takeover battle.

2.   Lawyers say the payment of success fees by satisfied clients is a common practice at the conclusion of a legal matter.

3.   Rather than assessing an upfront fee, CL Convergence will charge only success fees or take an equity stake in the companies it represents.

4.   The company also asked that Pomerantz receive similar success fees if the businesses were sold.

5.   Vallone would not disclose how much money was involved in the success fee.