Counsel fees is another, less-than-common variant. The only form to avoid at all costs is attorneys fees, in which the first word is a genitive adjective with the apostrophe wrongly omitted. BRYAN GARNER, GARNER'S DICTIONARY OF LEGAL USAGE 94 (3d ed. 2011).
Average Lawyer Hourly Rates by State StateAverage Hourly Rate 2023Average Hourly Rate 2022 California $344 $358 Colorado $261 $271 Connecticut $342 $350 Delaware $344 $35847 more rows
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.