Attorney fees for sexual harassment representation hourly or contingency in WA state

Like many questions about the law, this one must be answered with "It depends." Many lawyers will handle a sexual harassment claim on a contingency basis -meaning they will get paid only if they are successful and get the plaintiff an award or settlement. Those firms will also forward the expenses of the lawsuit (filing fees; process servers, etc) though the client remains ultimately responsible for the fees, win or lose. Other lawyers and firms may take a combined fee approach - that is, accept an hourly retainer up front of $2,500 or $3,000 and then accept a contingency fee for the balance. You should interview a number of qualified lawyers and try to find one that will take your case on a pure contingency basis. Many lawyers will look at the strength of your case; the quality of the evidence in your favor and who the defendant is inmaking the decision of how to structure the fee. Good Luck