contingency fee

Frequency: 6.52.1 per million words

A fee for services paid only if there is a favorable result, typically in a legal case.

contingencycontingency + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • Many personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis.
  • The client only pays the contingency fee if the case is won.
  • Our firm's standard contingency fee is one-third of the final settlement.
  • He couldn't afford a lawyer, so he sought one who would accept a contingency fee.
  • The agreement clearly stipulated the percentage for the contingency fee.
  • Taking on a complex case for a contingency fee can be a significant financial risk for a small law firm.
  • Before signing, you should fully understand how the contingency fee is calculated.
  • The consultant was hired on a contingency fee arrangement, dependent on securing the new contract.
  • Is it common for tax attorneys to charge a contingency fee for audit representation?
  • After winning the lawsuit, a large portion of her award went to her lawyer's contingency fee.