Goldenzweig Law Group, PLLC is a Houston contingency lawyer.
Let’s discuss what a Houston contingency lawyer is and why we might be right for your personal injury claim.
What Is a Houston Contingency Lawyer?
A Houston contingency lawyer represents a plaintiff in a legal claim, getting paid based on the results they achieve for the client, rather than the hours they spend working on the case. The lawyer’s fee for representation is contingent on the outcome of the case.
Contingency fees are a way to calculate fees for legal representation based on results, not time.
How It Works to Hire a Contingency Attorney
- Choose your lawyer. Choose the lawyer to represent you.
- Written agreement. The lawyer prepares a written agreement for how fees will work.
- Representation. Your lawyer represents you throughout your case.
- Resolution. The case reaches a settlement or goes to trial.
- Compensation. You collect your compensation.
- Payment. The lawyer calculates their fees, based on the amount of compensation, and deducts litigation expenses.
- Award. The client receives their compensation.
Why Work with a Contingency Lawyer
Contingency fees are optional in personal injury claims. Hourly fees are allowed, too. But there are reasons that contingency fees agreements are usually best in Houston personal injury claims:
- No upfront costs
The lawyer can start the case right away. The client doesn’t have to come up with a retainer or payments when they have medical bills and other unexpected costs.
- No risk
The client doesn’t have to worry that lawyer fees will exceed their award. The lawyer receives only a percentage. Note: Costs of litigation may also be deducted from total recovery.
- Shared goals
The lawyer and client have a shared goal. Both the lawyer and the client benefit from the best possible case result.
- Open communication
You can always contact your lawyer, without getting a bill for the conversation. Better communication means better representation.
Rules for Contingency Lawyers in Houston, Texas
Texas has ethical rules that lawyers must follow. These rules are called the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Rule 1.04(d) talks about contingency fees.
Contingency fees are allowed in personal injury claims. They’re not allowed in criminal cases. Also, the ethical rules say that they’re “rarely” justified in domestic relations cases.
The rules require written contingency fee agreements. The agreement must explain how fees will be calculated. Fees must be reasonable. When the case ends, the lawyer must provide a written calculation of fees.
But a contingency lawyer takes about a third of the recovery! How does it benefit me?
The legal process is complex. Insurance companies have big corporations and teams of lawyers to fight claims. When you have a contingency lawyer, you have a legal professional on your side. They know the procedural steps, and they know how defendants fight good claims.
With no hourly fees, you can fully pursue your case, without pressure to settle.
Sometimes it’s difficult for a plaintiff to navigate the legal process successfully without an attorney. Sometimes having an attorney results in the plaintiff receiving much more than they would have received on their own, even with legal fees factored in.
Why Choose Goldenzweig Law Group for Your Personal Injury Claim
Goldenzweig Law Group is a Houston contingency lawyer. Attorney Stephen Goldzweig handles car accident and personal injury claims with no money down and no fee unless you win your case.
We offer:
- Free consultations
- No money down
- Contingency fees
- Written fee agreement
- Personalized representation
- Questions answered
We make it easy to get the legal representation that you need for your car accident or personal injury claim. Contact us to talk to a Houston contingency lawyer and start today.