Help with Stealership
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[QUOTE=124Spider,Apr 1 2005, 12:45 PM]"Expected value" is a simple term in probability theory, which says that one takes the possible outcomes, multiply them by the probabality of each outcome, and that's the expected value.
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Here's my take: I think both Spider and Chug-A-Bug have valid points. Before I take on a career with the government, I had a very successful solo practice. I tend to balance out my cases between the bread and butter cases (family & criminal) and contigency type of cases (such as PI). One good thing about a contingency case is that you can withdraw before you get into it too deep. A little discovery and research will often decide the outcome of your involvement. But when I smell blood, I will go all the way.
I view OP's case as more than just for financial gain. If I wanted to be well-known in the community for a long time and to build a reputation, I would take it in a heartbeat. Sometimes one can make a lot of money on a case for very little work. I fondly remember when I first started out and had a client. He was turned down by more than 3 lawyers and his SOL was about to expire. I felt that this client has very little expectation, cooperative and understanding (the two most important traits that I look for in a client). I took on his case. I spent one hour to prepare the demand package and 2 phone calls. Not to brag but I made over $12k for less than 2 hours of work and I never saw a happier client.
That's just my 2 cents.
I view OP's case as more than just for financial gain. If I wanted to be well-known in the community for a long time and to build a reputation, I would take it in a heartbeat. Sometimes one can make a lot of money on a case for very little work. I fondly remember when I first started out and had a client. He was turned down by more than 3 lawyers and his SOL was about to expire. I felt that this client has very little expectation, cooperative and understanding (the two most important traits that I look for in a client). I took on his case. I spent one hour to prepare the demand package and 2 phone calls. Not to brag but I made over $12k for less than 2 hours of work and I never saw a happier client.
That's just my 2 cents.
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update
Attorney is taking the case on contingency. Possible claim areas are: breach of contract, consumer act, car window sticker rule, vehicle sales rule, and fraud...potential for class action also.
Attorney is taking the case on contingency. Possible claim areas are: breach of contract, consumer act, car window sticker rule, vehicle sales rule, and fraud...potential for class action also.
