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.
University Place is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Its population was 29,933 at the 2000 census. Based on per capita income, University Place ranks 81st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.