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Old 02-21-2011, 03:51 AM  
DamianJ
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Originally Posted by WarChild View Post
You're all confused, as usual.

"Pro bono" is short for Pro bono publico. From the Latin meaning "For the good of the public". The current day use in law generally refers to legal service performed free of charge.

What you're actually talking about is a lawyer taking a case on a contingency. The result is they get a percentage of your winnings.

In the future, if you're going to play expert, try to at least have a basic understanding of what you're taking about.


However, this is all moot. It won't go to court. They will settle. Betcha ten bucks.
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