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.
Plattsmouth is a city in Cass County, Nebraska, founded in 1855. The population was 6,887 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cass County.