A contingent fee is when an attorney charges dependent upon a successful outcome in the case. It is often agreed to be a percentage of the total recovery to the client. Such fee arrangements are often used in negligence cases and other civil actions but not for criminal defense or divorce actions.
Ethelsville is a town in Pickens County, Alabama, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the population of the town is 81. The town was named after Ethel Hancock, a one time resident and staple of the community. She was famous for being Mr. Hancock's daughter.