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.
Pittstown is an unincorporated area within portions of Alexandria Township and Franklin Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States, named after William Pitt. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08867. The area was named Hofftown in the 18th century after landowner Lawrence Hoff. As of the United States Census, 2000, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 08867 was 4,384. Pittstown is located at 40°34′55″N 74°57′33″W / 40.58194°N 74.95917°W / 40.58194; -74.95917Coordinates: 40°34′55″N 74°57′33″W / 40.58194°N 74.95917°W / 40.58194; -74.95917.