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.
National City is a city in San Diego County, California. The population was 54,260 at the 2000 census. National City is the second oldest city in San Diego County with a historic past.