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Fire Loss Legal Fees Decoded: What You'll Pay Your Attorney

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How does a fire-loss attorney get paid? Spencer Freeman, a Pierce County, Washington attorney, charges by the hour rather than contingency—taking a third of a house-damage recovery, he argues, would leave too little to actually rebuild. Hourly is usually cheaper for the homeowner long-term, though he acknowledges many can't easily pay upfront right after a fire.

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Answered by Spencer Freeman · Pierce County, WA

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— why he charges hourly, seeing an ethical problem with contingency here

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How does a fire-loss attorney get paid?

By the hour rather than contingency—taking a third of a house-damage recovery would leave too little to actually rebuild, so hourly is usually cheaper long-term, though many can't easily pay upfront right after a fire.

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