Contingent Fee


Definition of "Contingent fee"

Frank Abate
Frank Abate RE/MAX Traditions

Amount paid by the attorney of the plaintiff in a liability suit. Usually the attorney receives as a fee from 30 to 50% of the case settlement or reward.

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