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Settlement Calculator
Enter the gross settlement, the contingency percentage and each case expense and lien to get the client's net payout — with the fee calculated on the gross or on the net after expenses, exactly as your retainer says. Copy the breakdown for a closing statement.
Settlement calculator
Case expenses
Liens & repayments
Attorney fee
$33,330.00
Case expenses
$4,150.00
Liens / repayments
$6,000.00
Client share
56.5%
Estimates only. Fee agreements, lien reductions and taxes vary — check the signed retainer and closing statement.
General information and templates, not legal advice. Laws differ by jurisdiction and change; have a qualified lawyer review anything you rely on. Disclaimer
Gross vs net fee calculation
Fee on gross: fee = settlement × percentage; expenses and liens are then deducted from the client’s share. Fee on net: case expenses are reimbursed first and the percentage applies to what remains — usually better for the client. Your signed fee agreement decides which applies.
Typical contingency fees
Contingency fees commonly range from 25% to 40%, often stepping up if a case goes to trial or appeal. Medical liens, health-insurance subrogation and government benefit repayments (e.g. Medicare) must be resolved before the client is paid — and are often negotiable.
Example: $100,000.00 settlement
| Fee % | Fee on gross | Client net (fee on gross) | Client net (fee on net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25% | $25,000.00 | $64,850.00 | $65,887.50 |
| 33.33% | $33,330.00 | $56,520.00 | $57,903.19 |
| 35% | $35,000.00 | $54,850.00 | $56,302.50 |
| 40% | $40,000.00 | $49,850.00 | $51,510.00 |