Contingency Fees

Many people are under the assumption that hiring a lawyer is very expensive and ultimately not worth the trouble. However, during your consultation with the lawyer, depending on the type of case, you may find that he/she works on a contingency basis. This means that the payment is contingent on the outcome and the lawyer will not accept any legal fees unless your case is won.

Contingency fees are common when clients are being compensated for their pains such as personal injury or workers compensation. If you are facing financial strains with your legal situation with medical bills or lost wages, having a lawyer who works on a contingency fee basis may alleviate some of the stress.

Because contingency-based cases put lawyers at a high-risk, they tend to be more selective about which cases they choose to represent. So, you need to make sure you are prepared during the initial meeting regarding your claim so the lawyer can evaluate your circumstances.

Not all lawyers work on a contingency basis. For instance, civil lawyers and family lawyers tend to work on an hourly basis.

When finding an attorney through the Riverside Lawyer Referral Service, we can help match you with the right lawyer for your situation.

Not in Riverside? There are alternative Lawyer Referral Services at the Bar Association of San Francisco, the Brooklyn Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association.

The materials in this blog are for informational purposes only, and are not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or current, and should not be relied on as legal advice. You should consult with a lawyer if you need help with a legal matter and not rely on anything you read on this blog or elsewhere on the web.