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.
Lowder is an unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. Lowder is located along a railroad line 5.5 miles (9 km) northwest of Virden. Lowder has a post office with ZIP code 62662.