Car Accident Reference and Atlanta Firm Directory

Hiring a lawyer and understanding contingency fees

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Contents
  1. Questions before representation
  2. Fees and expenses are distinct
  3. Using the firm lookup
  4. Related entries
  5. References

A contingency fee ties a lawyer's fee to the outcome of a matter. Georgia's professional-conduct rule requires the agreement to be written and to explain how the fee will be calculated. A directory listing is not that agreement and does not establish the terms a firm would offer for a particular claim.[1]

Questions before representation

The rule requires communication of the scope of representation and the basis or rate of fees and expenses. Useful questions include who will handle the matter and which work the engagement covers. A decision to seek advice may concern a disputed claim or an approaching deadline; no rule makes a directory profile a finding that representation is necessary.[1][2]

Fees and expenses are distinct

A contingent agreement must state the applicable percentage or percentages and explain litigation and other expenses deducted from recovery. It must say whether those expenses are deducted before or after the contingent fee is calculated. The rule requires a written closing statement at the conclusion of a contingent matter. A slogan about fees cannot replace these terms.[1]

Using the firm lookup

These profiles are alphabetical and unranked. They include firms with public car-accident practice material and sourced metro Atlanta office information, using comparable factual fields. The State Bar of Georgia provides a member directory for looking up an individual lawyer. A firm's marketing page should not substitute for checking the relevant attorney's current directory information.[3]

  • Insurance claims and settlement offers Insurance coverage routes and Georgia motor vehicle settlement offers, distinguished from lawsuit filing requirements.
  • Georgia crash-claim deadlines Georgia injury and property filing periods, government notice requirements and limited tolling provisions.
  • Flanagan Law, P.C. Sourced, unranked profile of Flanagan Law, P.C. and its published car accident practice and metro Atlanta office information.
  • John Foy & Associates Sourced, unranked profile of John Foy & Associates and its published car accident practice and metro Atlanta office information.
  • Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. Sourced, unranked profile of Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. and its published car accident practice and metro Atlanta office information.
  • Montlick Injury Attorneys Sourced, unranked profile of Montlick Injury Attorneys and its published car accident practice and metro Atlanta office information.
  • Rafi Law Firm Sourced, unranked profile of Rafi Law Firm and its published car accident practice and metro Atlanta office information.
  • The Champion Firm Sourced, unranked profile of The Champion Firm and its published car accident practice and metro Atlanta office information.
  • Tobin Injury Law Sourced, unranked profile of Tobin Injury Law and its published car accident practice and metro Atlanta office information.

References

  1. abc Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct: Rule 1.5, Fees. State Bar of Georgia. https://gabar.org/handbook/rule55. official. Checked . Source record
  2. ^ O.C.G.A. 9-3-33: personal-injury limitation period. Justia. https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-9/chapter-3/article-2/section-9-3-33/. independent. Checked . Source record
  3. ^ Member directory. State Bar of Georgia. https://www.gabar.org/member-directory/. official. Checked . Source record