Learn More About Contingency Fee Representation in Paincourtville, Louisiana

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Paincourtville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 884 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Pierre Part Micropolitan Statistical Area. Paincourtville was the birthplace of former Louisiana State Representative Frank Fulco, Sr. , of Shreveport, who served from 1956–1972 and was a known as a spokesman for Italian-American causes.

Contingency Fee Representation Lawyers In Paincourtville Louisiana

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What is contingency fee representation?

A contingent fee is when an attorney charges dependent upon a successful outcome in the case. It is often agreed to be a percentage of the total recovery to the client. Such fee arrangements are often used in negligence cases and other civil actions but not for criminal defense or divorce actions.

Answers to contingency fee representation issues in Louisiana

Will a lawyer work to get paid only if he or she wins?

In certain kinds of cases, lawyers charge what is called a contingency fee. Instead of billing by the hour, the...