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North Dakota Attorney Fee and Net Settlement Calculator

North Dakota sets no percentage cap on personal injury contingency fees — just the Rule 1.5 reasonableness standard. See your real net below.

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No percentage cap

North Dakota imposes no statutory percentage cap on contingency fees in personal injury or medical malpractice cases. The governing standard is Rule 1.5 of the North Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct, which requires the fee to be reasonable rather than fixed at a specific figure.

What reasonableness actually weighs

Rule 1.5 points to the usual factors: the fee customarily charged in the locality for similar legal services, the experience and ability of the attorney, and whether the fee is fixed or contingent. One-third of the recovery is a commonly used figure in North Dakota personal injury practice, though it isn't a fixed statutory rate.

A different regime for workers' compensation

It's worth keeping this separate from workers' compensation, where North Dakota does impose a statutory cap — attorney fees limited to 20% of the amount awarded under N.D.C.C. § 65-02-08, subject to a maximum figure set by administrative rule. That's a distinct legal framework from ordinary personal injury contingency fees, governed by its own statute rather than Rule 1.5.

North Dakota attorney fees & net settlement — frequently asked questions

Does North Dakota cap attorney contingency fees in personal injury cases?

No. North Dakota imposes no statutory percentage cap on contingency fees in personal injury or medical malpractice cases. The fee must simply be reasonable under Rule 1.5 of the North Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct.

Does North Dakota cap attorney fees in any type of claim?

Yes, but not in ordinary personal injury cases. Workers' compensation attorney fees are capped by statute at 20% of the amount awarded, under N.D.C.C. 65-02-08, a separate legal regime from personal injury contingency fees.

What percentage do North Dakota personal injury attorneys typically charge?

One-third of the recovery is common, though the exact rate is negotiated between attorney and client and can vary based on case complexity and how the case is resolved.

What factors determine whether a North Dakota contingency fee is reasonable?

Rule 1.5 factors include the fee customarily charged in the locality for similar services, the experience and ability of the attorney, and whether the fee is fixed or contingent.

Is this North Dakota net settlement estimate exactly what I'll receive?

No. It's an estimate based on the figures you enter and common contingency fee practice. Your actual fee agreement, case costs, and any lien amount should be confirmed directly with your attorney.

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This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on common North Dakota contingency fee practice and Rule 1.5 of the North Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct, verified per our methodology. Confirm your actual fee agreement and net recovery with a licensed North Dakota attorney before acting.