2007-03-19 04:13:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you are talking about a personal injury case it is standard for a lawyer to take 33% of the earnings although I believe some will take up to 40%. Typically this doesn't include "out of pocket expenses" associated in winning the case. So your answer to the question is yes it is possible for the lawyer to take more than the client if the expenses in winning the case are high.
2007-03-19 04:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by Rich B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the type of employment contract the client signs. It is very important to know what you're signing. Usually, the lawyer doesn't get more money than the client, however, there are lawyers who are scum and fool people.
2007-03-19 04:21:09 · answer #2 · answered by downinmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Why get an attorney if you are not going to get any of the money? Attorneys' would be worthless then! Most people sue because of injuries and hospital bills need paid or they aren't able to work do to the injuries. Paying an Attorney 10% of your winnings is one big profit no matter how much money you win. Our taxes and the one being sued is paying the court cost, so like I said Why have an attorney if your getting nothing!!!
2007-03-19 04:35:02 · answer #3 · answered by no.#1 Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope, taking a contingency is for suckers....i charge 225 per hour prep and 400 per hour for trial. i also require a seventy-five thousand dollar retainer after the first free ten minutes......if i can't get you a ton of cash I'm not doing my job.
2007-03-19 04:38:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you were stupid enough to hire a lawyer that asks for more then ya it's all good.
2007-03-19 04:16:32 · answer #5 · answered by job e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋