define   contingency fee agreement agreement
By having the contingency fee agreement in writing, it makes the contract legally binding, which protects both you as the client and the attorney as the service provider. A contingency fee is when you pay the attorney a set percentage of the settlement or cash award you receive as part of the legal proceedings. Generally, contingency fee agreements pertain to personal injury cases. Contingency agreement fees can start at 30 percent of the settlement or award amount and go up to 50 percent.