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.
Gerlaw is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Illinois, United States. Gerlaw is 6 miles (10 km) north-northeast of Monmouth. Gerlaw has a post office with ZIP code 61435.