A contingency fee or contingent fee is common in personal injury lawsuits, because those cases usually involve a monetary value. There is a settlement or a judgment that can be anticipated, and the ...

This guide demystifies how these agreements work for Michigan residents, providing what you need to know to make an informed ...

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Kirkland, Crowell, Quinn and Susman Godfrey, among others, have all had financial gains from contingency fee cases. "We've seen a noticeable increase in interest in building out plaintiff side ...

The dispute over the proper taxation of contingency fees paid to an attorney continues. Several circuit courts have maintained the amounts were not taxable. A recent case expanded the exclusion.

Taxpayers often hire an attorney on a contingent fee basis. If the recovery is taxable, the attorney fee is deductible. Because of the interaction between regular tax and alternative minimum tax rules ...

When hiring a personal injury lawyer, one of the first questions clients often ask is about legal fees. For many, paying upfront for an attorney feels overwhelming, especially when dealing with ...

Judiciary Law section 474-a, as amended effective July 1, 1985 sets forth a contingency fee schedule and provision for application for increased fee in extraordinary circumstances. In practice, the ...

Uber’s proposed initiative in California would cap contingency fees, making it harder for low-income car accident victims to find lawyers and access court. Eric Mclean via Unsplash Uber wants to lock ...