Settlement After Fees: $500,000 at 33% + $20,000 Costs
A $500,000 gross settlement with a 33% contingency fee and $20,000 in costs leaves a net recovery of approximately $315,000.
How to use this tool
- Enter gross settlement amount, contingency fee and litigation costs in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your your net recovery and the full breakdown beneath it.
Determine your take-home amount from a half-million-dollar settlement after attorney fees and expenses.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a contingency fee?
- A contingency fee is a percentage of the recovery that the attorney earns only if the case is won or settled. Typical rates are 33% pre-trial, 40% if an appeal is filed.
- Are costs deducted before or after the fee?
- This varies by retainer. Some agreements deduct costs from the gross before calculating the fee; others deduct them after. Read your agreement carefully or ask your attorney.
- What counts as litigation costs?
- Common costs include court filing fees, process server fees, deposition transcripts, expert witness fees, medical records, and investigation costs.