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.
Barksdale is a small unincorporated town in the hill country section of the U.S. state of Texas. It is located in Edwards County and holds a population of a few hundred. It's referred to as a "no stop-light town"; Highway 55 passes right through it. Barksdale is home to many ranches and most of them offer great locations for Axis deer hunting and fishing. The Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District serves area students.