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Just a warning about contingency-based lawyers. First, read and re-read any agreements they send and know what you're getting yourself into. Hiring a contingenc
by encryptluks2 4y ago
Just a warning about contingency-based lawyers. First, read and re-read any agreements they send and know what you're getting yourself into. Hiring a contingency attorney may seem great cause it is easy, but if they are doing a terrible job and you want to fire them then be prepared for them to say they are still entitled to whatever percentage you agreed to with them no longer doing anything. A 30k settlement may seem great to a contingency attorney because they may get 10k for essentially sending a few letters that you could have sent yourself. They also may already have pre-arranged agreements and relationships with the big companies that represent the company you are suing to essentially pay you as little as possible. Don't settle for less than you deserve and definitely don't rely on a contingency attorney to tell you how much you should settle for. Make them work for you and not the other way around.
- P_I_Staker 4y ago> They also may already have pre-arranged agreements and relationships with the big companies that represent the company you are suing to essentially pay you as little as possible. This is illegal, but I imagine I could see something like this happening naturally and cynically... you get similar effects with realtors and recruiters. Still, there's plenty that are honestly and earnestly do their job for the most part. Often times these people can make deals happen. Taking a relatively basic deal instead of going to trial is often a good call. If he knows he can get something pretty decent and you have to risk $30K+ for a long shot chance.