Salem is a city in and the county seat of McCook County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,371 at the 2000 census. The current mayor is Kennth Scott, a long-time resident. Salem at one-time called "Melas". This was to prevent confusion with the now non-existent community of Salena, South Dakota.

Contingency Fee Representation Lawyers In Salem South Dakota

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What is contingency fee representation?

A contingent fee is when an attorney charges dependent upon a successful outcome in the case. It is often agreed to be a percentage of the total recovery to the client. Such fee arrangements are often used in negligence cases and other civil actions but not for criminal defense or divorce actions.

Answers to contingency fee representation issues in South Dakota

In certain kinds of cases, lawyers charge what is called a contingency fee. Instead of billing by the hour, the...