{"id":3032,"date":"2021-03-24T00:38:04","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T00:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/?p=3032"},"modified":"2024-08-29T21:11:55","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T21:11:55","slug":"how-much-do-attorneys-cost","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/faqs\/how-much-do-attorneys-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Do Lawyers Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all know nothing is free – and high on the list of things we all believe have a monetary cost is hiring an attorney.\u00a0 But what we find many people don’t realize is that Jones & Swanson’s payment structure is different than expected.<\/p>\n

Most attorneys charge flat fees or hourly rates to work on a case – whether the case is successful or not.\u00a0 However, representation at Jones & Swanson works on a contingency fee basis.<\/p>\n

Unlike personal injury law, criminal defense attorneys oftentimes represent individuals only with up-front retainers and then on an hourly basis.\u00a0 Family law attorneys are usually the same.\u00a0 Most other areas of legal practice require hourly or retainer-based payment.\u00a0 Offering contingency fee payment structures to clients is oftentimes limited to personal injury attorneys.<\/p>\n

What Are Contingency Fees<\/h2>\n

A contingency fee payment structure<\/a> means a law firm only collects fees if they achieve a successful financial outcome for a client.\u00a0 Contingency fees are usually arranged as a set percentage of the final award or settlement, which is paid to the attorney upon successful resolution of a legal claim.\u00a0 So if Jones & Swanson represents your claim and wins compensation for your case, the firm would receive a portion of the settlement.\u00a0 That percentage is agreed upon at the beginning of the client-attorney relationship.\u00a0 No payment is owed to Jones & Swanson up-front.<\/p>\n

This contingency fee structure is common for:<\/p>\n