Tustin is a city in Orange County, California. As of January 1, 2009, the city had an approximate total population of 74,825. The city is located next to the county seat, Santa Ana, and does not include the Tustin Foothills.

What is contingency fee representation?

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.

Answers to contingency fee representation issues in California

In certain kinds of cases, lawyers charge what is called a contingency fee. Instead of billing by the hour, the...