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.
Barnhart is a unincorporated community in Irion County, Texas, United States. Founded by Willam A. Barnhart, it was a major railroad stop that served as a livestock loading point for major railways in the 1900s. The Irion County Independent School District serves area students.