Sponsored Topics. Alba is a town in Texas, United States. Located mostly in Wood County, a small portion of the town extends into Rains County. The population was 430 at the 2000 census. Alba is located at 32Â°47â²31â³N 95Â°38â²4â³W / 32.79194Â°N 95.63444Â°W / 32.79194; -95.63444 (32.792069, -95.634532).
The typical personal injury lawyer will charge a contingency fee to handle your case. Some state statutes limit the percentage that a lawyer can take as a contingency fee. Most contingency fees are between 33 and 40% , but you can always try to negotiate a reduced or alternative agreement.
1 Contingency Fees: The lawyer's fee is based on a percentage of the amount awarded in the case. 2  If you lose the case, the lawyer does not get a fee, but you will still have to pay expenses. 3  Contingency fee percentages vary.4  A one-third fee is common. Consultation Fee: The lawyer may charge a fixed or hourly fee for your first meeting where you both determine whether the lawyer can assist you. 2  Be sure to check whether you will be charged for this initial meeting. 3  Contingency Fees: The lawyer's fee is based on a percentage of the amount awarded in the case.