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contingency fee
(redirected from Contingency Fees)

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contingency fee
n.
A fee, as for an attorney's services, that is payable only in the event of a successful or satisfactory outcome.

contingency fee
n
(Law) a lawyer's fee that only becomes payable if the case is successful
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Noun1.contingency fee - a fee that is payable only if the outcome is successful (as for an attorney's services)
fee - a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
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contingency fee
n (US Jur) → Erfolgshonorar nt


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Paying restitution for undisclosed contingency fees hit many firms hard last year.
In addition to the money paid to claimants, they also include the contingency fees and transaction costs for all misinformed plaintiff verdicts and all the legal costs for defendants, who are responsible in bona fide lawsuits, whether or not they succeed in court.
Rent Recovery Service offers programs for recouping delinquent rent, including a unique flat-fee system that significantly lowers the cost of pursuing delinquent tenants by eliminating contingency fees.
 
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