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.
Copperopolis is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calaveras County, California, United States. The population was 2,363 at the 2000 census. The town is located along State Route 4 and is registered as California Historical Landmark #296.