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.
Smithshire is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Illinois, United States. Smithshire is located along a railroad line 3 miles (5 km) northeast of Media. Smithshire has a post office with ZIP code 61478.