Personal Injury Lawyer Fee Calculator
Last updated: October 15, 2026
Estimate a contingency attorney fee, case expenses and potential client net from an entered settlement or award.
Estimated contingency attorney fee
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- Estimated amount remaining to client: —
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Quick summary: Estimate a contingency attorney fee, case expenses and potential client net from an entered settlement or award.
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What this calculator estimates
Estimate a contingency attorney fee, case expenses and potential client net from an entered settlement or award.
How to use it
Enter Estimated settlement or award ($); Contingency attorney fee (%); Case expenses and expert costs ($); Medical liens or reimbursement claims ($); Other deductions ($). Select Calculate to update the results.
How the calculation works
The contingency percentage is applied to the entered settlement or award. Case expenses, liens and other deductions are then subtracted to estimate the remaining amount.
Worked example: starting scenario
| Estimated settlement or award ($) | 150000 |
|---|---|
| Contingency attorney fee (%) | 33.33 |
| Case expenses and expert costs ($) | 8500 |
| Medical liens or reimbursement claims ($) | 22000 |
| Other deductions ($) | 1500 |
| Estimated contingency attorney fee | $49,995.00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated case expenses | $8,500.00 |
| Estimated liens and other deductions | $23,500.00 |
| Estimated total deductions | $81,995.00 |
| Estimated amount remaining to client | $68,005.00 |
Important limitations
Fee agreements, expense treatment, liens, taxes, court approval and settlement terms vary. This estimate is not legal advice and does not predict a case result.