Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Canada
contingency
What does it mean when your lawyer says he is working for you on a contingency basis
Asked on 11/25/05, 1:33 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Johanne Amonson
Johanne L Amonson, Q.C. Prof Corp
Re: contingency
Your lawyer will receive a percentage share of any amount he is successful in winning for you in the litigation. You need to have a written agreement which clearly defines the terms of the contingency contract. If the lawyer does not have a written agreement signed by you he/she may not be able to keep any portion of the settlement proceeds or the collected judgment.
Answered on 11/28/05, 7:58 am
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