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John Conyers: “Well, there are contingent fees, but there are other ways that a defense counsel can be reimbursed as the gentleman…”

On the recordMarch 6, 1995
Well, there are contingent fees, but there are other ways that a defense counsel can be reimbursed as the gentleman knows. For example, when a case settles, there can be a bonus or some kind of contractual stipulation for increased remuneration.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Discussing reimbursement methods for defense counsel during a legislative session.

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