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.
Ventress is an unincorporated village located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana along the northeastern end of False River . The population of the area is approximately 1,100 individuals. It is home to the Hunter Fabre Post 248 American Legion Hall on Legion Road. The zip code is 70783. J.E. Jumonville, Jr. , a Democrat, who served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1976-1992, resides in Ventress. His father, J.E. Jumonville, Sr. , preceded him in the Senate from 1968-1976.