Determine your hourly rate based on your experience and industry standards. If you're just starting a consulting business, the best way to determine your rate is to divide your former salary by 52 work weeks and then divide that number by 40 (the number of work hours in a week).
Contingent means that an event may or may not occur in the future, depending on the fulfillment of some condition that is uncertain. This term is often used in contracts where the event will not take effect until the specified condition occurs.
Rule 1.6 - Confidentiality of Information (a) A lawyer shall not reveal information relating to the representation of a client, including information protected by the attorney-client privilege under applicable law, unless the client gives informed consent, the disclosure is impliedly authorized in order to carry out ...
R. 48) sets standards regarding the appointment, responsibilities, training and report requirements of guardians ad litem (GAL) and for the responsibilities of appointing courts.
Rule 1.4 - Communication (a) A lawyer shall do all of the following: (1) promptly inform the client of any decision or circumstance with respect to which the client's informed consent is required by these rules; (2)reasonably consult with the client about the means by which the client's objectives are to be ...
The average contingency rate falls between 20-40%, with most lawyers charging around 33% to 35% of the total amount recovered in a case. The exact percentage can vary depending on the complexity of the case, the lawyer's experience, and the stage at which the case is resolved.