Contingency Fee Representation in Missouri
This page covers contingency fee representation as it applies in Missouri — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what contingency fee representation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern contingency fee representation in Missouri
Missouri state law
- Title IV — Executive Branch › Chapter 34 — State Purchasing and PrintingMO 34 § 34.378
- Title XXIV — Business and Financial Institutions › Chapter 361 — Division of Finance and Powers of Director of FinanceMO 361 § 361.749
- Title XXVI — Trade and Commerce › Chapter 407 — Merchandising PracticesMO 407 § 407.677
Federal law
- Federal Tort Claims Act
Federal law allowing private parties to sue the United States in federal court for most torts committed by federal employees. Codified at 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346(b), 2671-2680.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for contingency fee representation in Missouri.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.