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As an attorney, contingency fees are very near and dear to their heart. However, there are many arguments against contingency fees that are just as valid as those in favor.

What do you think would be on of the things that is argued for, and against, contingency fees in general?

What are your own opinions with regard to contingency fees?

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The solution evaluates the use of attorney contingency fees.

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As an attorney, contingency fees are very near and dear to their heart. However, there are many arguments against contingency fees that are just as valid as those in favor.

What do you think would be one of the things that are argued for, and against, contingency fees in general? ...

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