2006-08-10 14:38:39 · 10 answers · asked by HELP! 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Generally a Lawyer will ask for a Retainer fee before accepting your case. Miraculously it seems that more often then not the Retainer fee is EXACTLY what the Lawyer charges you in the end. So regardless at to whether you win or lose they already have your money.
2006-08-10 14:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by Gurn B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the client fee agreement.
Some cases are paid (fully or partially) based on a contingency arrangement, either a percentage of the award or a fixed amount depending on the outcome Some representations are handled on hourly rate or as a flat fee regardless of outcome. Some lawyers always work the same way, some use different fee schedules for different types of cases.
Some cases cannot be taken on contingency because of the rules of professional conduct in the state. For example, most states prohibit criminal cases from being on contingency. Many also prohibit family law cases. It varies by state.
2006-08-10 21:42:29 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There could be an agreement for professional fees based on attendance and certain percentage of amount received by the client, if the case is for compensation / property etc.
Professional fees will always have to be paid irrespective of the result ( it is generally collected in advance!) and the other financial benefits accrue as per agreement and upon success in the case, of course as permissible within the rules of the state.
2006-08-10 21:51:55 · answer #3 · answered by nicefriend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends if they tell you before hand.. some lawyers do those kinds of cases but they charge almost 2 times the percentage rate on a win.. and if you get paid either way the lawyer gets less money
2006-08-10 21:43:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plaintiff attorneys are usually paid on a contingency fee basis, with arrangements made for retainers, costs etc. Defense attorneys for the people being sued are paid an hourly rate by the person who hired them, or thier insurance company.
2006-08-10 21:48:23 · answer #5 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the agreement,
In criminal cases most attorneys have to be paid upfront before they even start the case.
on some civil cases the attorney may take the case but instead of his normal hourly fee will take 1/3 to 1/2 of the award if he wins.
2006-08-10 22:03:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
coragryph seems to be correct again ! He left out the Pro Bono aspect. That is when an attorney will take a case for no pay...
2006-08-10 21:48:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if has agreed to take the case "on contingency".
2006-08-10 21:43:47 · answer #8 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You betcha & a lot too!
2006-08-10 21:43:02 · answer #9 · answered by Someone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh ...Yeah
2006-08-10 22:31:58 · answer #10 · answered by class4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋