Working with a lawyer

Choosing counsel, understanding fees, reading a retainer, and what to do when the relationship is not working.

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How do contingency fees actually work in California?No win, no fee — but the fee is not the only deduction, and one clause in the retainer decides how much of the settlement you keep.
What should you bring to a first attorney consultation?A free thirty-minute consultation is enough for a real assessment — but only if you arrive with the facts rather than retrieving them in the room.