Is charging a 50% contingent fee too high?

Fifty percent would appear to be unusual as a contingency fee. But that does not mean it is "too high." It would be dependent upon the particular case. Is it an unusually labor-intensive kind of case? Does the case require extensive travel? Does it require unusual expertise? Are there factors that make the outcome particularly doubtful, such that the lawyer is taking an unusually large risk in handling the case as a contingency? Does the lawyer's agreement to take the case preclude him or her accepting certain other matters? Are the potential damages so low that a particularly high percentage is necessary in order to make the case worthwhile for the attorney to pursue? These and other questions would have to be answered in order to meaningfully respond to your question. Your question does not include any details. Good luck to you.

A 50% contingency fee seems unusually high. The Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct require that an attorney's fee be reasonable. But, what's reasonable? Is the attorney having to spend a lot of money and time up front (and risk losing it)? If you're not happy with your attorney you can simply fire him or her. You definitely should read your contract to see if there is any provision for this. For example, you may need to reimburse your attorney for any costs that their firm has already expended on your case. Hope that helps, Clay