Calculate contingency fee distributions for personal injury, workers' compensation, and settlement cases
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Standard Contingency Rate
One-third of total recovery
33⅓%
Case Details
$
$
Fee Breakdown
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Attorney Fee (33⅓%)
$0.00
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Case Costs Deducted
$0.00
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Client Net Recovery
$0.00
📈 Visual Distribution
0% Attorney
0% Costs
0% Client
ℹ️ How 33⅓% Contingency Fees Work
The standard 33⅓% (one-third) contingency fee means the attorney receives exactly one-third of the total settlement. Case costs (filing fees, expert witnesses, medical records, etc.) are typically deducted separately. The remaining amount goes to the client. This arrangement means clients pay nothing upfront—attorneys only get paid if they win.
function formatCurrency(amount) {
return new Intl.NumberFormat('en-US', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'USD',
minimumFractionDigits: 2,
maximumFractionDigits: 2
}).format(amount);
}
function calculateFees() {
var settlementAmount = parseFloat(document.getElementById('settlement-amount').value) || 0;
var caseCosts = parseFloat(document.getElementById('case-costs').value) || 0;
// Standard 33 1/3% contingency fee (exactly one-third)
var feeRate = 1 / 3;
// Calculate attorney fee (33.33…% of total settlement)
var attorneyFee = settlementAmount * feeRate;
// Client receives the rest minus case costs
var clientRecovery = settlementAmount – attorneyFee – caseCosts;
// Update result displays
document.getElementById('attorney-fee').textContent = formatCurrency(attorneyFee);
document.getElementById('costs-deducted').textContent = formatCurrency(caseCosts);
document.getElementById('client-recovery').textContent = formatCurrency(Math.max(0, clientRecovery));
// Calculate percentages for the visual bar
var total = settlementAmount || 1;
var attorneyPercent = (attorneyFee / total) * 100;
var costsPercent = (caseCosts / total) * 100;
var clientPercent = Math.max(0, (clientRecovery / total) * 100);
// Update bar segments
document.getElementById('bar-attorney').style.width = attorneyPercent + '%';
document.getElementById('bar-costs').style.width = costsPercent + '%';
document.getElementById('bar-client').style.width = clientPercent + '%';
// Update legend percentages
document.getElementById('legend-attorney').textContent = attorneyPercent.toFixed(1) + '%';
document.getElementById('legend-costs').textContent = costsPercent.toFixed(1) + '%';
document.getElementById('legend-client').textContent = clientPercent.toFixed(1) + '%';
// Show results section
document.getElementById('results-section').classList.add('visible');
// Smooth scroll to results
document.getElementById('results-section').scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'nearest' });
}
// Add enter key support
document.querySelectorAll('input[type="number"]').forEach(input => {
input.addEventListener('keypress', function(e) {
if (e.key === 'Enter') {
calculateFees();
}
});
});
// Real-time calculation on input
document.querySelectorAll('input[type="number"]').forEach(input => {
input.addEventListener('input', function() {
var settlementAmount = parseFloat(document.getElementById('settlement-amount').value) || 0;
if (settlementAmount > 0) {
calculateFees();
}
});
});
## Features of this 33⅓% Attorney Fees Calculator:
### **Accurate Calculations**
– Uses the exact **33⅓% (one-third)** contingency fee rate
– Calculates **attorney fee** as precisely 1/3 of the total settlement
– Deducts **case costs/expenses** (filing fees, expert witnesses, etc.)
– Shows the **client's net recovery** after all deductions
### **Visual Breakdown**
– Dynamic progress bar showing distribution percentages
– Color-coded segments: **pink** for attorney fee, **amber** for costs, **green** for client recovery
– Animated results that update in real-time as you type
### **Premium Design**
– Modern glassmorphism aesthetic with gradient backgrounds
– Smooth animations and hover effects
– Fully responsive for mobile devices
– Professional legal-themed color palette
### **User-Friendly**
– Real-time calculations as you enter values
– Enter key support for quick calculations
– Clear labeling of all inputs and outputs
– Informational box explaining how contingency fees work