How do the lawyers in a class action lawsuit get paid?
Lawyers who participate in a class action lawsuit generally work on a contingency fee basis, and only get paid when the case has been successfully resolved. Attorney fee awards are subject to court review and approval, and are based on a percentage of the award. The level of percentage may be adjusted higher or lower depending on the specific facts of a case. Lawyers may also be paid by the plaintiffs that hired them, or by the defendants if the plaintiffs win. In any case, the attorneys will advance expenses an costs associated with pursuing the case.
