Settlement & Negotiation

Retainer

An upfront fee paid to an attorney to secure their services.

In Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury attorneys typically don't require retainers because they work on contingency. However, other types of attorneys may require retainers.

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Contingency Fee

A fee arrangement where the attorney's payment is contingent on winning the case, typically a percentage of the recovery.

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