Contingency Fee Representation in Connecticut
This page covers contingency fee representation as it applies in Connecticut — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what contingency fee representation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern contingency fee representation in Connecticut
Connecticut state law
- Civil Actions › Damages, Costs and FeesCT 52 § 52-251c
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Transportation › Infrastructure ProgramCT 13B § 13b-79r
- Public Service Companies › Telephone, Gas, Power and Water CompaniesCT 16 § 16-245kk
- Social Services › State-Administered General AssistanceCT 17B § 17b-197
- State Elective Officers › TreasurerCT 3 § 3-20
Federal law
- Federal Tort Claims Act
Federal law allowing private parties to sue the United States in federal court for most torts committed by federal employees. Codified at 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346(b), 2671-2680.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for contingency fee representation in Connecticut.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.