This Firm represents personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death claims on a contingency fee basis. The Firm is compensated at a rate of 33 1/3% of any gross settlement which occurs prior to a Defendant’s answer to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. The injured victim’s lawyer files a “Complaint” with the court to formally begin a civil lawsuit. The victim is referred to as the “Plaintiff.” The person or company against whom the Complaint is filed is the “Defendant.” Once the Defendant files a type of response known as an “Answer” to the Plaintiff’s Complaint, the Firm’s fee is equal to 40% of any gross settlement or jury verdict. This fee differential takes into consideration the enhanced time commitment usually associated with a litigated case verses a non-litigated matter. The Defendant’s Answer admits, denies, or states a lack of knowledge in response to each allegation raised by the Plaintiff in his or her Complaint. In the event the Firm does not achieve a monetary recovery for the client through either settlement or verdict, the client owes no fee. It is the belief of the Firm that this fee structure is uniform throughout the State of Florida.

The Firm typically advances or pays all costs associated with preparing and litigating a claim. These costs include various items from long distance and copying charges to court reporter and expert witness fees. The costs associated with a claim can vary widely. The Firm is committed to only expending costs reasonably necessary to advance the client’s claim. In the event of a recovery, costs are deducted from the client’s recovery after fees are determined. In the absence of a settlement or verdict, the client owes no costs.

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