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.
Topaz (also, Topaz Post Office) is an unincorporated community in Mono County, California. It is located 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Coleville, at an elevation of 5033 feet (1534 m). Topaz's ZIP Code is 96133. According to the Mono County's government website, the population as of 2000 was 530.