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.
Jacob is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. Jacob is located along a railroad line 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Gorham. Jacob has a post office with ZIP code 62950.