Legal Question in Personal Injury in Louisiana

What is an attorney entitled to if the settlement has an Annuity attached to it. Does the attorney collect fees based on the cash only, or does he get his percentage out of the Annuity plus the Cash amount.


Asked on 10/18/10, 11:28 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

It depends on what is written in representation contract.

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Answered on 10/23/10, 12:05 pm
Adam Lambert The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert

The attorney's fee comes from the total settlement, which would include the annuity, as well as the up front cash amount.

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Answered on 10/26/10, 5:28 am


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