Columbus, OH asked in Personal Injury and Domestic Violence for Ohio

Q: I was referred to this site by Bri Beech for a pro bono attorney. Are there any available regarding personal injury?

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Michael Lewis Eisner
Michael Lewis Eisner
Answered
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: Pro bono is the legal phrase for free service or no charge. Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingent fee agreement. The attorney fee (and often case expenses) are contingent or dependent upon a recovery. In other word, most personal injury lawyers don't work pro bono, but will only get paid if they make a recovery for the injured party.

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Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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  • Little Neck, NY

A: Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis instead of pro bono. Pro bono law firms generally work on matters that are need-based on the client's financial position. With pro bono, the arrangement generally means no attorney fee unless there is a successful recovery. If you reach out to firms, most of them offer free initial consults. Good luck

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