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.
Swanton is an unincorporated town in Garrett County, Maryland. The town's main street consists of a famous store called the Swanton Mall, which is famous for its chili sauce for hot dogs, a church, an antique store, and a post office. Swanton is close to several recreation areas like Deep Creek Lake State Park.