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.
Woodlawn is a rural unincorporated community in north-central Harrison County, Texas, United States. Woodlawn is located 8 miles north of the county seat, Marshall, on U.S. Route 59. The Marshall Independent School District serves area students.