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.
Cumberland is a city in Barron County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,280 at the 2000 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Cumberland. Cumberland is known as "The Island City" because it is nearly surrounded by the waters of Beaver Dam Lake. Cumberland is known for hosting the "Rutabaga Festival" each year, always the weekend preceding Labor Day weekend. This popular festival features live music, carnival rides, food, a parade with the seven time state winning Marching Band, and a variety of other events.