Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

In California, what fees is my lawyer entitled to from the settlement?


Asked on 3/02/15, 1:39 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

That depends. What does your contract say? And what kind of case is it? (There are limits on contingent fees in some types of cases.) Without this information, there is no way to give you a meaningful answer.

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Answered on 3/02/15, 2:23 pm

Whatever you and the lawyer agreed to in your retainer agreement, as long as it is "reasonable."

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Answered on 3/02/15, 10:17 pm
Len Tillem Tillem McNichol & Brown

A typical contingent fee agreement (that is, the lawyer is paid only when you get money) gives the lawyer 33%-40% of the recovery after costs are reimbursed off of the top.

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Answered on 3/03/15, 8:46 am


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