Sponsored Topics. Alba is a town in Texas, United States. Located mostly in Wood County, a small portion of the town extends into Rains County. The population was 430 at the 2000 census. Alba is located at 32Â°47â²31â³N 95Â°38â²4â³W / 32.79194Â°N 95.63444Â°W / 32.79194; -95.63444 (32.792069, -95.634532).
The typical personal injury lawyer will charge a contingency fee to handle your case. Some state statutes limit the percentage that a lawyer can take as a contingency fee. Most contingency fees are between 33 and 40% , but you can always try to negotiate a reduced or alternative agreement.
50 State Chart Contingency Fees. Ethics: Contingency Fees For Lobbyists. Contingency fees are often paid to lawyers - in medical malpractice cases, for example. If a lawyer and client agree to do business on a contingency basis, the client pays no fees until the case is won, and at that time the lawyer gets a cut of the damages won. If the case is lost, the attorney receives no payment.