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.
Standish is an unincorporated community in Lassen County, California. It is located 2.25 miles (3.6 km) southwest of Litchfield, at an elevation of 4049 feet (1234 m). Sandish is the north terminus of the County route A3 and the junction with U.S. Route 395. Standish Hall is a registered historic place. The community was laid out in 1897. The post office opened in 1899, having been transferred from Datura. The name honors Miles Standish.