I’ve asked this question before....when a lawyer takes a case on contingency and loses big, like in this case, isn’t he liable when they lose?
Well, contingency usually means a win or nothing (although there may be court expenses the lawyer fronts). It rarely means a win or a substantial loss, as in pay the other party’s legal fees. That’s pretty unusual in the USA.
No. Contingency fees lawyer shares winning not losing. He is out his legal fees if he loses.