Contingency Fee Representation in Arkansas
This page covers contingency fee representation as it applies in Arkansas — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what contingency fee representation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern contingency fee representation in Arkansas
Arkansas state law
- Title 17 — Professions, Occupations, and Businesses › Chapter 12 — AccountantsAR 17 § 17-12-106
- Title 19 — Public Finance › Chapter 11 — Purchasing and ContractsAR 19 § 19-11-708
- Title 19 — Public Finance › Chapter 12 — Tobacco Settlement Proceeds ActAR 19 § 19-12-21
- Title 25 — State Government › Chapter 16 — State OfficersAR 25 § 25-16-714
Federal law
- Federal Tort Claims Act
Federal law allowing private parties to sue the United States in federal court for most torts committed by federal employees. Codified at 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346(b), 2671-2680.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for contingency fee representation in Arkansas.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.