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What Is a Contingency Fee?

A contingency fee arrangement means you pay no attorney fees upfront. Instead, the attorney's fee comes as a percentage of the amount recovered in your case — whether through settlement or verdict. If there is no recovery, there is no attorney fee.

This model exists so that injury victims can access experienced legal representation immediately after an accident, without having to pay out of pocket at a moment when medical bills are already mounting. It also aligns the attorney's interest with yours: the attorney only gets paid when you recover.

At Sellouk Law, we operate entirely on contingency. You never receive a bill for attorney time. Our fee comes from the resolution of your case — and we are transparent about how that works from the first conversation.

Important: No attorney fees unless we recover for you. Client may be responsible for litigation costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

Why the Fee Percentage Matters

Contingency fee percentages are not uniform across firms. They vary — and the difference can be significant to your net recovery. On a substantial settlement, even a small difference in fee percentage translates to thousands of dollars.

Before signing with any personal injury attorney, ask the specific fee percentage — both pre-suit and if the case proceeds to litigation. These numbers can differ, and understanding the full picture before you commit is essential.

Sellouk Law's fee structure is designed to be competitive and to maximize what you keep from your recovery. We explain our fee arrangement clearly at the outset — before you sign anything.

What About Costs and Expenses?

Attorney fees and litigation costs are two different things. Even on a contingency arrangement, clients may be responsible for certain case expenses — separately from the attorney's fee. These can include:

• Court filing fees — required to initiate a lawsuit
• Medical record retrieval — obtaining records from hospitals, doctors, and specialists
• Expert witness fees — accident reconstruction experts, medical experts, economists
• Deposition costs — court reporter fees, transcript costs
• Process server fees — serving defendants and third parties
• Investigator fees — where necessary for evidence gathering

Under Nevada law and our retainer agreement, clients may owe these costs regardless of outcome. We discuss cost expectations at the outset so you are never surprised. In many cases, costs are advanced by the firm and deducted from the recovery — but this varies and should be addressed directly.

You may have to pay the opposing parties' attorney fees and costs in the event of a loss.

Five Questions to Ask Any Personal Injury Lawyer

Before you sign a retainer agreement with any personal injury attorney in Las Vegas, ask these questions directly:

1. What is your fee percentage? Get the specific number, in writing.
2. Does the fee increase if we go to trial? Many fee agreements have different rates for settlement versus litigation. Know both numbers.
3. Who advances costs? Does the firm advance litigation costs, or are you responsible for them as they arise?
4. What happens to costs if I don't recover? Understand your obligation for costs in a no-recovery scenario — not just attorney fees.
5. Will I always speak directly with you? At many large firms, clients communicate primarily with paralegals or case managers. Know who your contact will be.

An attorney who answers all five questions clearly and without hesitation is demonstrating the kind of transparency you want in someone handling your case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I pay anything upfront to hire a personal injury lawyer in Las Vegas?

No upfront payment is required at Sellouk Law. Our fee is contingency-based — it comes from the recovery. If there is no recovery, there is no attorney fee. You may still be responsible for litigation costs and expenses.

How much do personal injury lawyers charge in Las Vegas?

Contingency fees vary by firm. Rather than matching the standard market rate, Sellouk Law's fee structure is designed to leave more of any recovery with you. Contact us to discuss the specifics of your case and our exact fee arrangement.

Does the fee change if my case goes to trial?

Fee arrangements can differ between settlement and trial. We are transparent about fee structure from the first consultation. Ask us directly — we will explain every scenario clearly before you sign anything.

What costs might I owe even if I don't recover?

Litigation costs — filing fees, medical record retrieval, expert witness fees, deposition costs — can be the client's responsibility regardless of outcome. We discuss cost expectations at the outset so there are no surprises.