Frequently Asked Questions: Business Litigation on Contingency at Melmed Law Group
Understanding Melmed Law Group’s Contingency Fee Model
What types of business litigation cases does Melmed Law Group handle on contingency?
The lawyers at Melmed Law Group handle a wide range of business litigation cases on contingency, including:
- Fraud cases – involving intentional deception in business transactions
- Interference with contract – when third parties wrongfully disrupt contractual relationships
- Defamation and business defamation – false statements harming personal or business reputations
- Fraudulent transfers – improper transfers of assets to avoid creditors
- Negligent misrepresentation – careless false statements causing financial harm
- Intentional misrepresentation – knowing false statements made to induce reliance
- Breach of contract – violations of contractual obligations causing damages
- Shareholder disputes – conflicts between shareholders, including oppression claims
- Partnership disputes – disagreements between business partners in partnerships or LLCs
- Fraudulent investments – investment fraud and securities-related claims
- Interference with contractual relations – wrongful interference with business relationships
- Breach of fiduciary duty – violations of fiduciary obligations by partners, officers, directors, or trustees
- Intentional interference with expected inheritance – tortious interference with inheritance rights
- Whistleblower cases – retaliation claims and qui tam actions
Melmed Law Group takes on all of these business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
How does Melmed Law Group’s contingency fee structure work?
Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you.
Here’s how it works:
If the firm recovers money on your behalf – Whether through settlement negotiations or a judgment after trial, Melmed Law Group receives a percentage of the recovery. The specific percentage depends on factors such as the complexity of your case, the stage at which recovery is achieved, and the amount of risk involved.
If the firm doesn’t recover money on your behalf – You owe nothing in attorney’s fees. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group only get paid if they successfully recover compensation for you.
This structure ensures that the firm’s interests are completely aligned with yours. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group benefit only when you benefit, creating a powerful incentive to maximize your recovery efficiently.
Does Melmed Law Group charge hourly fees or work on contingency?
Melmed Law Group works on contingency for business litigation cases, not on an hourly basis.
Most business litigation attorneys charge between $500 and $1,000 per hour. With hourly billing, you pay for every phone call, every email, every meeting, and every minute spent on your case—regardless of whether those activities lead to a successful outcome. Hourly billing can result in legal fees of $200,000, $500,000, or more, all without any guarantee of recovery.
The lawyers at Melmed Law Group operate differently. Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
This eliminates the financial uncertainty of hourly billing and ensures you can pursue your legal rights without depleting business or personal resources on upfront legal costs.
What criteria does Melmed Law Group use before accepting a new case on contingency?
Because the lawyers at Melmed Law Group only get paid when you get paid, the firm carefully evaluates every potential case before accepting it on contingency. Melmed Law Group considers several key factors:
Merits of the Claims – Does your case involve clear liability with strong legal and factual grounds for recovery? The lawyers at Melmed Law Group assess whether the claims are legally sound and supported by evidence.
Potential Damages – Are the potential damages substantial enough to justify the investment of the firm’s resources? Melmed Law Group focuses on cases with meaningful financial harm.
Defendant’s Resources – Does the defendant have the ability to pay a judgment or settlement? Even a strong case has limited value if the defendant cannot satisfy a judgment.
Available Evidence – Is there sufficient evidence to prove your claims? The lawyers at Melmed Law Group evaluate whether the necessary evidence exists or can be obtained through discovery.
Likelihood of Success – What is the realistic probability of achieving a successful outcome? Melmed Law Group assesses the overall strength and viability of the case.
If the lawyers at Melmed Law Group offer to take your case on contingency, it means the firm has concluded that your case has strong potential for success. The firm wouldn’t invest its time and resources without confidence in the case’s merit.
Remember: Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
What happens if I lose my case? Do I still owe attorney’s fees?
No. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover money on your behalf, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
This is the fundamental difference between contingency representation and hourly billing. With hourly billing, you pay regardless of the outcome—you could spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees and still lose your case, or win but recover less than you paid in fees.
With Melmed Law Group’s contingency model, the firm only gets paid if you get paid. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group take on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
This structure eliminates the financial risk of pursuing litigation. You can seek justice and compensation without gambling your business or personal resources on hourly legal fees.
How much does it cost to get started with Melmed Law Group?
There are no upfront attorney’s fees to get started with Melmed Law Group’s contingency representation.
With traditional hourly billing, law firms typically require a substantial retainer—often $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, or more—just to begin representation. You must pay this money upfront before any work is done on your case.
The lawyers at Melmed Law Group don’t require retainers or upfront attorney’s fees for contingency cases. Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
This allows you to pursue your legal rights immediately without depleting your business capital or personal savings. You can access experienced business litigation representation without any financial barrier to entry.
Note: While attorney’s fees are contingent, you may be responsible for certain litigation costs and expenses such as filing fees, deposition costs, and expert witness fees. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group will discuss cost arrangements during your initial consultation.
What is the difference between Melmed Law Group’s contingency model and traditional hourly billing?
The difference comes down to how the law firm gets paid and what incentives drive their work:
Traditional Hourly Billing:
- Attorneys charge $500–$1,000 per hour
- You pay for time spent, not results achieved
- Requires substantial upfront retainers
- Generates ongoing monthly bills regardless of case progress
- You pay whether you win or lose
- Firms make more money by spending more time on your case
- Financial incentive rewards hours worked, not outcomes obtained
- Creates uncertainty about total costs
Melmed Law Group’s Contingency Model:
- No hourly charges
- You pay based on results, not time
- No upfront attorney’s fees or retainers
- No monthly bills for attorney’s fees
- You only pay if you recover money
- The firm makes money by achieving results efficiently
- Financial incentive rewards successful outcomes
- Predictable fee structure based on percentage of recovery
- Zero attorney’s fees if no recovery
Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
This fundamental difference in compensation structure creates completely different incentives. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group benefit only when you benefit, ensuring the firm focuses on maximizing your recovery efficiently rather than maximizing billable hours.
What percentage of my recovery does Melmed Law Group receive?
The specific percentage that Melmed Law Group receives depends on several factors, including:
- The complexity and difficulty of your case
- The stage at which recovery is achieved (settlement before trial, settlement during trial, judgment after trial, or recovery after appeal)
- The amount of risk and resources involved
- The specific facts and circumstances of your case
The lawyers at Melmed Law Group will clearly explain the percentage and fee structure during your initial consultation. You’ll know upfront exactly what percentage of any recovery will constitute the firm’s fee, with no surprises or hidden charges.
The key principle remains the same regardless of the specific percentage: Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
How long does business litigation typically take?
The duration of business litigation varies significantly depending on the complexity of the case, the number of parties involved, the amount of discovery required, and whether the case settles or proceeds to trial.
Because Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency—with the firm’s compensation tied directly to the results obtained for you—the lawyers at Melmed Law Group have strong incentives to resolve cases efficiently. The firm doesn’t benefit from prolonging litigation unnecessarily. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group focus on strategies that achieve maximum recovery in a reasonable timeframe, pursuing settlement when appropriate and trial when necessary.
This contrasts with hourly billing, where firms have financial incentives to extend litigation since they make more money the longer a case continues.
Do I have to pay any costs besides attorney’s fees?
While Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency—meaning you owe no attorney’s fees unless the firm recovers money on your behalf—litigation involves certain costs and expenses separate from attorney’s fees.
Common litigation costs include:
- Court filing fees
- Deposition costs (court reporter fees)
- Expert witness fees
- Document production and copying costs
- Travel expenses for depositions or trial
- Mediation or arbitration fees
- Investigation costs
The lawyers at Melmed Law Group will discuss cost arrangements during your initial consultation. In some cases, the firm may advance costs on your behalf, with those costs reimbursed from any recovery. In other cases, clients may be responsible for costs as they are incurred.
The specific cost arrangement will be clearly explained and agreed upon before Melmed Law Group begins work on your case. The important point is that attorney’s fees at Melmed Law Group are contingent: the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
What happens during the initial consultation with Melmed Law Group?
The lawyers at Melmed Law Group offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your potential case. During this consultation:
You’ll explain your situation – The lawyers at Melmed Law Group will listen to the facts of your case, the harm you’ve suffered, and the financial losses you’ve incurred.
The firm will assess your case – Melmed Law Group will evaluate the legal merits of your potential claims, the strength of available evidence, and the likelihood of recovery.
You’ll learn about contingency representation – The lawyers at Melmed Law Group will explain exactly how the contingency fee structure works, what percentage of any recovery would constitute the firm’s fee, and what costs you might be responsible for.
You’ll get answers to your questions – The lawyers at Melmed Law Group will answer all your questions about the litigation process, expected timelines, and what to expect if the firm takes your case.
The firm will determine if your case qualifies – Melmed Law Group will let you know whether your case meets the firm’s criteria for contingency representation.
If the lawyers at Melmed Law Group determine that your case is suitable for contingency representation, the firm will offer to take your case—meaning Melmed Law Group believes in your case and is willing to invest its resources to pursue recovery on your behalf.
Remember: Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
Why should I choose contingency representation instead of hiring an hourly attorney?
Choosing contingency representation at Melmed Law Group provides several significant advantages:
No Financial Risk – You don’t pay attorney’s fees unless you recover money. With hourly billing, you could spend hundreds of thousands of dollars and still lose your case.
Preserve Your Capital – You can pursue your legal rights without depleting business resources or personal savings on upfront legal fees and ongoing monthly bills.
Aligned Interests – The lawyers at Melmed Law Group only succeed when you succeed. The firm’s interests are completely aligned with yours: maximizing your recovery efficiently.
Focus on Results – Because Melmed Law Group only gets paid based on results, the firm focuses on strategies that maximize recovery rather than strategies that maximize billable hours.
Quality Screening – If Melmed Law Group takes your case on contingency, it signals that the firm believes in the strength and value of your case. The lawyers wouldn’t invest their resources without confidence in achieving a successful outcome.
Efficiency – The firm has every incentive to resolve your case efficiently. Unlike hourly firms that benefit from prolonged litigation, Melmed Law Group benefits from achieving results quickly.
Access to Justice – Contingency representation allows businesses and individuals to pursue valid claims that they couldn’t afford to pursue on an hourly basis.
Predictable Costs – You know from the beginning what percentage of any recovery will go to attorney’s fees. There are no surprise bills or escalating hourly rates.
Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
This structure fundamentally changes the attorney-client relationship, creating a true partnership where both parties are working toward the same goal: maximum recovery.
What advantages does contingency fee representation provide for business litigation cases?
Contingency fee representation at Melmed Law Group provides numerous advantages for businesses and individuals pursuing litigation:
Eliminates Financial Barriers – You can pursue meritorious claims without the financial burden of hourly legal fees. Many valid cases never get pursued because clients cannot afford $200,000 to $500,000 in hourly fees.
No Upfront Investment Required – You don’t need to deplete business capital or personal savings to begin litigation. There are no retainers to post or monthly bills to pay for attorney’s fees.
Risk-Free Legal Action – You only pay attorney’s fees if you win. If the case is unsuccessful, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees to Melmed Law Group.
Access to Experienced Counsel – Contingency representation allows you to hire skilled business litigation attorneys who might otherwise be unaffordable on an hourly basis.
Strong Case Validation – When Melmed Law Group accepts a case on contingency, it demonstrates the firm’s confidence in the case’s merit and likelihood of success.
Motivation for Efficiency – The lawyers at Melmed Law Group are incentivized to resolve your case efficiently and achieve maximum recovery, not to prolong litigation to generate more billable hours.
Alignment of Interests – Your goals and the firm’s goals are identical: achieving the best possible financial outcome in your case.
Predictable Fee Structure – You know from the outset what percentage of any recovery will go to attorney’s fees, with no surprise bills or escalating costs.
Better Resource Allocation – Your business resources can remain focused on operations and growth rather than being diverted to pay ongoing legal fees.
Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
How is the attorney compensated in a contingency fee arrangement?
In a contingency fee arrangement at Melmed Law Group, the attorney’s compensation is directly tied to the outcome of your case rather than the time spent working on it.
Payment Based on Recovery – The lawyers at Melmed Law Group receive compensation only if they successfully recover money on your behalf. This recovery can come through settlement negotiations or through a judgment after trial.
Percentage of Recovery – When Melmed Law Group recovers money for you, the firm’s fee is calculated as a percentage of that recovery. The specific percentage is agreed upon at the beginning of the representation and depends on factors such as case complexity, risk level, and the stage at which recovery occurs.
No Recovery Means No Fee – If the lawyers at Melmed Law Group do not recover money for you, the firm receives no attorney’s fees. This is fundamentally different from hourly billing, where attorneys are paid regardless of the outcome.
Fee Comes from Recovery – The contingency fee is deducted from the money recovered for you. You don’t write a check to pay the attorney—the fee comes directly from the settlement or judgment proceeds.
Transparent and Predictable – You’ll know from the beginning exactly what percentage of any recovery will go to attorney’s fees. There are no hidden charges or surprise bills for additional work.
This payment structure ensures that Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
The contingency model fundamentally changes the economics of legal representation. Rather than being paid for time regardless of results, the lawyers at Melmed Law Group are paid for performance—creating powerful incentives to maximize your recovery.
How does contingency representation benefit my business financially?
Contingency representation at Melmed Law Group provides substantial financial benefits compared to traditional hourly billing:
Preserve Working Capital – You don’t need to divert tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars from business operations to pay legal fees. Your capital remains available for payroll, inventory, expansion, and other business needs.
Eliminate Cash Flow Drain – There are no monthly legal bills draining your cash flow throughout the litigation. With hourly billing, you might pay $20,000, $50,000, or more per month in legal fees.
Remove Financial Risk – You’re not gambling business resources on an uncertain outcome. With hourly billing, you could spend $400,000 in legal fees and still lose your case. With contingency representation, you pay nothing in attorney’s fees if unsuccessful.
Improve Financial Predictability – You know from the start what percentage of any recovery will go to attorney’s fees. This eliminates the uncertainty of escalating hourly bills that can quickly exceed initial estimates.
Avoid Borrowing for Litigation – Many businesses must take on debt to fund hourly litigation costs. Contingency representation eliminates the need to borrow money or deplete credit lines to pursue legal claims.
Enable ROI-Based Decisions – You can pursue cases based on their merit and potential recovery without worrying whether you have the cash reserves to fund litigation.
Maintain Business Stability – Large hourly legal bills can threaten business stability. Contingency representation allows you to pursue your rights without jeopardizing your business’s financial health.
Access Justice Without Financial Barriers – Valid claims that would be economically infeasible on an hourly basis become viable with contingency representation.
Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
This financial structure allows businesses of all sizes to pursue justice and compensation without the financial barriers created by traditional hourly billing.
What does it mean for a business litigation attorney to work on contingency?
When a business litigation attorney works on contingency, it means the attorney’s fee is contingent upon—dependent on—achieving a successful outcome in your case.
Compensation Tied to Results – The attorney gets paid only if they recover money for you. There’s no payment for time spent, hours worked, or effort expended unless that work produces actual financial recovery.
Percentage-Based Fee – Instead of charging by the hour, the attorney receives a percentage of whatever amount is recovered through settlement or judgment. The attorney’s financial success is directly tied to your financial success.
No Recovery, No Fee – If the attorney doesn’t recover money on your behalf, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees. The attorney absorbs the cost of their time and effort.
Investment by the Attorney – Working on contingency means the attorney is investing their time and resources in your case with no guarantee of payment. The attorney takes on the financial risk of the representation.
Selective Case Acceptance – Because contingency attorneys only get paid for successful outcomes, they carefully evaluate cases before accepting them. If an attorney takes your case on contingency, it demonstrates their confidence in achieving a positive result.
Performance-Based Compensation – The attorney is compensated based on performance—the results achieved—rather than time spent or activities performed.
At Melmed Law Group, working on contingency means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
This model represents a fundamental shift from traditional legal billing. Rather than selling time, the lawyers at Melmed Law Group are selling results. The firm only succeeds financially when you succeed financially.
Will my business litigation case require going to trial?
Not necessarily. Many business litigation cases resolve without ever going to trial, and some resolve without even filing a lawsuit in court.
Most Cases Settle – The majority of business litigation cases settle before trial. Parties often reach negotiated resolutions during pre-trial proceedings, mediation, or direct settlement discussions.
Multiple Resolution Points – Cases can resolve at various stages:
- During pre-litigation negotiations before any lawsuit is filed
- After a lawsuit is filed but before substantial discovery
- During or after discovery when the evidence is developed
- At mediation or settlement conferences
- On the eve of trial when both parties assess their trial risks
- Even during trial before a verdict is reached
Strategic Settlement Evaluation – The lawyers at Melmed Law Group continuously evaluate settlement opportunities throughout your case. When a settlement offer adequately compensates you for your losses, settlement may be the most advantageous resolution.
Trial When Necessary – Some cases must go to trial because the defendant refuses to offer fair settlement value or denies liability entirely. When trial is necessary to achieve appropriate compensation, the lawyers at Melmed Law Group are prepared to try your case.
Client Decision – You maintain ultimate control over whether to accept a settlement or proceed to trial. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group provide recommendations based on the strength of your case and the adequacy of settlement offers, but you make the final decision.
Contingency Model Encourages Efficiency – Because Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you—the lawyers at Melmed Law Group have strong incentives to achieve fair settlements efficiently when appropriate. The firm doesn’t benefit from unnecessary trial proceedings or prolonged litigation.
However, the lawyers at Melmed Law Group prepare every case as if it will go to trial. This trial-ready approach strengthens the firm’s negotiating position and ensures you’re prepared for trial if settlement negotiations fail.
What information should I bring to my initial consultation with Melmed Law Group?
To help the lawyers at Melmed Law Group properly evaluate your case during the initial consultation, you should bring or be prepared to discuss:
Relevant Documents:
- Contracts, agreements, or other written documents related to your dispute
- Correspondence (emails, letters, text messages) with the other party
- Financial records showing damages or losses you’ve suffered
- Corporate documents (if applicable) such as operating agreements, bylaws, or shareholder agreements
- Any legal documents already filed, including complaints or demand letters
- Documents showing the business relationship between parties
Timeline Information:
- When events occurred (dates are important for statute of limitations purposes)
- Sequence of events leading to the dispute
- When you first discovered the wrongdoing or breach
Factual Information:
- Detailed explanation of what happened
- Who the parties involved are
- What representations or promises were made
- How you relied on those representations
- What damages or losses you’ve suffered
Financial Information:
- Amount of money lost or damages incurred
- How you calculated your losses
- Information about the defendant’s financial resources or ability to pay
Evidence:
- Names of potential witnesses
- Information about documents in the other party’s possession
- Any other evidence supporting your claims
Questions and Concerns:
- Specific questions about the legal process
- Your goals and priorities for the case
- Concerns about timing, costs, or other practical matters
Don’t worry if you don’t have everything listed above. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group can still evaluate your case based on the information you do have. During the consultation, the firm will identify what additional information or documents would be helpful for a complete evaluation.
Remember: Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. The more information you can provide during the initial consultation, the better the lawyers at Melmed Law Group can assess whether your case is suitable for contingency representation.
How does the contingency fee model ensure the attorney’s interests match mine?
The contingency fee model creates perfect alignment between your interests and the lawyers at Melmed Law Group’s interests in several critical ways:
Shared Financial Goal – You both want the same outcome: maximum financial recovery. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group only make money if you make money, and the firm makes more money when you make more money.
Efficiency Over Activity – With hourly billing, attorneys are paid for time spent regardless of productivity. With contingency representation, the lawyers at Melmed Law Group benefit from achieving results efficiently. The firm doesn’t make more money by dragging out your case—the firm makes money by resolving it successfully.
Quality Over Quantity – Hourly firms can profit from unnecessary work, excessive discovery, or marginally useful motion practice. The lawyers at Melmed Law Group have no incentive for unnecessary work—the firm focuses only on activities that advance your case toward a successful outcome.
Strategic Decision-Making – When evaluating settlement offers, the lawyers at Melmed Law Group face the same calculus you do: Is this offer adequate given the risks and costs of continued litigation? The firm doesn’t have an incentive to reject reasonable settlements to generate more billable hours.
Selective Case Acceptance – Because the lawyers at Melmed Law Group only get paid for results, the firm only accepts cases with strong potential for success. If Melmed Law Group takes your case, you know the firm believes in its merit.
Skin in the Game – The lawyers at Melmed Law Group invest significant time and resources in your case with no guarantee of payment. The firm has “skin in the game” and shares the risk of litigation with you.
No Conflict Over Costs – With hourly billing, there can be tension over whether particular expenses are necessary. With contingency representation, the lawyers at Melmed Law Group evaluate litigation strategies based on whether they’re likely to increase your recovery, not whether they generate more fees.
Trial Decisions – The decision to go to trial involves weighing potential outcomes against costs and risks. With contingency representation, the lawyers at Melmed Law Group face similar considerations as you do, rather than viewing trial as an opportunity for additional billable hours.
Focus on Settlement Value – The lawyers at Melmed Law Group are incentivized to negotiate the highest possible settlement, not to prolong settlement discussions to accumulate more billable time.
This alignment exists because Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.
With hourly billing, attorneys are paid the same whether your case succeeds or fails, whether it resolves quickly or drags on for years, whether they work efficiently or inefficiently. With contingency representation at Melmed Law Group, the firm only succeeds when you succeed—creating true partnership and alignment of interests.
Ready to Discuss Your Case?
If your business has been harmed by fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, or any other wrongful conduct, contact Melmed Law Group for a free initial consultation.
The lawyers at Melmed Law Group will evaluate your case and determine whether contingency representation is appropriate. If the firm takes your case, you’ll know that Melmed Law Group believes in its merit and is willing to invest its resources to pursue justice on your behalf.
Contact Melmed Law Group today. Remember: Melmed Law Group takes on business litigation cases on contingency, which means the firm’s compensation is tied directly to the results obtained for you. If Melmed Law Group recovers money through settlement or judgment, the firm receives a percentage of that recovery. If Melmed Law Group doesn’t recover anything, you owe nothing in attorney’s fees.