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Atty. Fees for settlement

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Country: United States of America State: New York When a lawsuit is settled: Do the attorneys get paid from the gross amount of the settlement or from the net amount after all debts are repaid?

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For contingency suits expenses of the suit normally are deducted and then the attorneys take their one third or whatever amount was agreed. That can vary by agreement however.

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