Attorneys More than 1 million in the US 65% in private practice

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Attorneys More than 1 million in the US 65% in private practice 15% employed by the government 15 % work for corporations 5% work for special interest groups

Attorneys When do you need one? How do you obtain one? Martindale Hubbell Law Directory Retainer- down payment on the total attorney fee Contingency Fee- the attorney fee will be a percentage of what the client wins in the civil action. Attorney-client privileged information Disbarred Legal malpractice

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