Procedure
Contingency Fee
Also known as: no fee unless we win
What it means
An attorney fee arrangement where the lawyer gets paid only if the client recovers money. The fee is a percentage of the recovery, typically 33-40% in personal injury cases.
Arizona context
Arizona allows contingency fees in personal injury cases. The standard rate is 33.3% of pre-litigation settlements and 40% if the case goes into litigation. The agreement must be in writing.