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.
Smithville is a village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,333 at the 2000 census. Smithville is home to the historic "Smithville Inn" and "The Barn" restaurants, as well as the Wayne County Schools Career Center. It is also part of the Green Local School District, which also includes the nearby Marshallville.