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=== 1. Contingency Fees=== | === 1. Contingency Fees=== | ||
Contingency fees are variable; some lawyers use a sliding scale so that the fee increases as the trial date approaches. The Law Society of British Columbia imposes limits on contingency fees for motor vehicle injuries, and the | Contingency fees are variable; some lawyers use a sliding scale so that the fee increases as the trial date approaches. The Law Society of British Columbia imposes limits on contingency fees for motor vehicle injuries, and the maximum permitted under the Law Society Rule 8-1 is 33 1/3% of the amount recovered. | ||
=== 2. The Contingency Fee Contract=== | === 2. The Contingency Fee Contract=== | ||
