2006-08-28 09:06:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Usually around 30%.
2006-08-28 09:10:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Whatever percentage (if any) that was contractually agreed at the start of the case.
There is no fixed amount, and laws vary by state as to limits, though anything from 25% to 40% is generally considered reasonable.
Some attorneys also don't operate on a contingency basis, and instead take the case for a flat rate or hourly fee, regardless of outcome.
It all depends on what agreement is made when attorney takes the case.
2006-08-28 09:10:31 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you and the attorney agree to in the contract. Typically, it is in the one third nieghborhood.
The people quoting 60% may be confused. I think they are including other trial expenses (expert witness testimony, etc.) that get deducted out of the award before it gets to the plaintiff. These fees do not go to the attorney. I am fairly certain that anything over 50% would be overturned by the court. But i am too lazy to actually research that.
2006-08-28 10:37:30 · answer #3 · answered by blah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The attorney will discuss this with the client at the time the client retains them. This amount typically can vary between 20% and 60%. There is no set amount, and law vary from state to state.
2006-08-28 09:13:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the attorney, law firm, state, etc. In Arizona the average is 33 and 1/3rd percent.
2006-08-28 09:25:52 · answer #5 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever they agreed upon with the client before they took the case. Usually anywhere between 30-60%, depending on the circumstances.
2006-08-28 09:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The contingency fee for personal injury is generally 1/3 of the total outcome.
2014-01-31 02:48:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
40
2006-08-28 09:29:08 · answer #8 · answered by ssgtusmc3013 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-05 23:28:08 · answer #9 · answered by fleitman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you hire the attorney, you will work this out with them at that time.
2006-08-28 09:12:05 · answer #10 · answered by Richard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋