Contingency Fee vs. Hourly Fee Cost Comparator
Compare the total out-of-pocket cost of a contingency fee arrangement versus an hourly billing arrangement to determine which is more financially advantageous for your legal matter.
Formulas Used
Contingency Fee — Expenses Deducted After Fee:
Contingency Fee — Expenses Deducted Before Fee:
Hourly Fee:
Effective Cost Rate = Total Cost ÷ Settlement × 100
Break-Even Hours = Contingency Total Cost ÷ Hourly Rate