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Contingency Fee Agreement

Agreement where legal fees are paid only if the case is won.

Added: February 5, 2026
Applicable: US, CA

Detailed Explanation

A Contingency Fee Agreement is a payment arrangement where the lawyer agrees to accept a fixed percentage (often one-third) of the recovery (settlement or judgment) as their fee. If the client loses the case, the lawyer receives no fee, though the client may still be responsible for court costs. This is common in personal injury and some employment cases.

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#fees#litigation#personal injury#payment

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