Chamois is a city in Osage County, Missouri, United States. The population was 456 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was founded in 1856 and is named after Chamonix in France, due to its Alpine scenery. Locally residents pronounce the city's name as 'Sham-OYS.'

Contingency Fee Representation Lawyers In Chamois Missouri

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What is contingency fee representation?

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.

Answers to contingency fee representation issues in Missouri

In certain kinds of cases, lawyers charge what is called a contingency fee. Instead of billing by the hour, the...