Our Fee Structure: We Only Get Paid If We Win

When you’re dealing with injuries, the last thing you need is a monthly bill from your lawyer. That’s why we use a contingency fee for personal injury cases: you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you through a settlement or verdict.

What a contingency fee means—plain English

No upfront attorney’s fees. Your initial consultation is free, and there’s no retainer for us to start work.  Our fee is a percentage of the recovery. We’ll explain the percentage in writing before you sign. (It may vary depending on when and how the case resolves, such as pre-suit vs. after a lawsuit is filed.)  Aligned incentives. If your recovery goes up, our fee goes up. If there’s no recovery, you owe no attorney’s fee. We only succeed when you do.

What about costs?

Cases can involve case expenses (for example: medical records, investigators, accident-reconstruction experts, filing fees, depositions). We typically advance these costs so you’re not paying out of pocket during the case. How costs are handled at the end—especially if there’s no recovery—will be spelled out in the fee agreement and reviewed with you before you sign. Transparency first, no surprises later.

A simple example (illustrative only)

If your case settles for $100,000, and the agreed fee is, say, X%, the attorney’s fee would be X% of $100,000. Case expenses advanced by the firm are then reimbursed from the recovery. You receive the rest, along with a written closing statement that itemizes the numbers. (Actual percentages and expenses vary—yours will be explained up front.)

Why this helps real people

A contingency fee lets you hire experienced trial lawyers without putting money down—and it keeps the focus where it belongs: maximizing your recovery, not watching the clock. We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on treatment and family while we build your case.

Our promise of clarity

You’ll get a written fee agreement in plain language.  We’ll review percentages, costs, and lien/medical bill issues before you sign.  You’ll receive regular updates and a final, itemized closing statement when your case resolves.

Will hiring us be worth it? Our candid promise

We only take a contingency case when we believe we can increase your net recovery—the amount that ends up in your pocket. If we don’t think we can add real value, we’ll tell it to you straight. We don’t want to take a big chunk of a very small settlement. In some situations (minor injuries, limited coverage, or when an insurer’s offer is already close to fair after medical bills and liens), we’ll explain your options and may suggest handling parts of the claim yourself. Our goal isn’t just to win a case—it’s to help you come out ahead.

Cases we handle on contingency

Injuries from car, motorcycle, and trucking crashes, pedestrian and bicycle incidents, unsafe property (premises) conditions, and dog/animal injuries. We represent people across Washington, with a strong focus on Southwest Washington communities.

Questions about fees? Call us—we’re happy to walk you through your specific situation before you make any decisions.

Your initial consultation is free: you can call us at (360) 213-0013,  to speak with Nicole Dalton or Nicole Denver by phone or to schedule an appointment, call us now.  For urgent, after hours matters, our cell phone number is available by calling the office line and listening to our message.