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.
Smelterville is a city in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States. The population was 651 at the 2000 census. Smelterville has recently gained prominence in Shoshone County due to the addition of a Wal-Mart store.