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Ohio Attorney Contingency Fee and Net Settlement Calculator

Ohio sets no percentage cap on personal injury contingency fees — just the Prof.Cond.R. 1.5 reasonableness standard. See your real net below.

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No percentage cap

Ohio imposes no statutory percentage cap on contingency fees in personal injury or medical malpractice cases. The governing standard is Prof.Cond.R. 1.5 of the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, which prohibits an unreasonable fee rather than fixing a specific figure.

Ohio has specifically policed certain fee structures

Rather than a bright-line percentage, Ohio's disciplinary board has addressed specific fee arrangements it considers improper. A 2024 ethics opinion found that converting a contingent fee into an hourly rate if the case settles early or the attorney is discharged can interfere with a client's settlement authority and risk producing an unreasonable fee. A separate 2023 opinion found that a charging lien based on the highest settlement offer received before discharge can similarly burden the client unreasonably. Both opinions apply the same underlying reasonableness standard, not a numeric cap.

A different regime for workers' compensation

It's worth keeping this separate from workers' compensation, where Ohio has historically applied a separate statutory fee cap distinct from Prof.Cond.R. 1.5 — a different legal framework from ordinary personal injury contingency fees.

Ohio attorney fees & net settlement — frequently asked questions

Does Ohio cap attorney contingency fees in personal injury cases?

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

Has Ohio's disciplinary board found specific fee structures improper?

Yes — Ohio ethics opinions have found that converting a contingent fee to an hourly rate upon early settlement or discharge, and placing a charging lien on the highest settlement offer received before discharge, both risk producing an unreasonable fee under Prof.Cond.R. 1.5.

Does Ohio cap attorney fees in any type of claim?

Yes, but not in ordinary personal injury cases. Workers' compensation attorney fees have historically been subject to a separate statutory cap, a different legal regime from personal injury contingency fees.

What percentage do Ohio 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.

Is this Ohio 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 Ohio contingency fee practice and Prof.Cond.R. 1.5 of the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, verified per our methodology. Confirm your actual fee agreement and net recovery with a licensed Ohio attorney before acting.