Legal Question in Legal Ethics in North Carolina

Contingency Fees

With regards to a Medical Malpractice suit that will be payable to the estate, our lawyer wants a percentage of this award as his fee. Is this ethical in the State of North Carolina?


Asked on 8/23/06, 2:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Re: Contingency Fees

That is the common method of compensation, so I am not sure whether there is anything else to your question. You may find a lawyer to handle it on an hourly basis - of course, someone has to pay the retainer, bills and expenses.

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Answered on 8/23/06, 3:10 pm


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