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What percentage of any judgment does an Attorney get in a Wrongful Death or Malpractice Lawsuit?

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8 Responses to “What percentage of any judgment does an Attorney get in a Wrongful Death or Malpractice Lawsuit?”

  1. curmudgeon on May 31st, 2010 7:50 pm

    Usually around 30%.

  2. coragryph on May 31st, 2010 7:54 pm

    Whatever percentage (if any) that was contractually agreed at the start of the case.

    There is no fixed amount, and laws vary by state as to limits, though anything from 25% to 40% is generally considered reasonable.

    Some attorneys also don’t operate on a contingency basis, and instead take the case for a flat rate or hourly fee, regardless of outcome.

    It all depends on what agreement is made when attorney takes the case.

  3. Kutekymmee on May 31st, 2010 8:53 pm

    Whatever they agreed upon with the client before they took the case. Usually anywhere between 30-60%, depending on the circumstances.

  4. Richard H on May 31st, 2010 9:04 pm

    when you hire the attorney, you will work this out with them at that time.

  5. Ellie04 on May 31st, 2010 9:12 pm

    The attorney will discuss this with the client at the time the client retains them. This amount typically can vary between 20% and 60%. There is no set amount, and law vary from state to state.

  6. Starla_C on May 31st, 2010 10:04 pm

    Depends on the attorney, law firm, state, etc. In Arizona the average is 33 and 1/3rd percent.

  7. ssgtusmc3013 on May 31st, 2010 10:14 pm

    40

  8. blah on May 31st, 2010 10:46 pm

    It depends on what you and the attorney agree to in the contract. Typically, it is in the one third nieghborhood.

    The people quoting 60% may be confused. I think they are including other trial expenses (expert witness testimony, etc.) that get deducted out of the award before it gets to the plaintiff. These fees do not go to the attorney. I am fairly certain that anything over 50% would be overturned by the court. But i am too lazy to actually research that.

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