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

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