How much money does a lawyer make in a year?

Answer 1

This depends on whether they are an employee of a law firm or independent.

If independent it will depend on the number and types of cases they get.

If their primary work is civil lawsuits the usual rate is between 30% to 40% of the final settlement if they win, nothing if they lose. From that expenses must be subtracted.

If their primary work is criminal prosecution they get a salary, but it will depend on the jurisdiction.

If their primary work is criminal defense their pay varies with who they are defending and how wealthy that person is.

Answer 2

A lawyer usally makes about 400,000 dollars a year.

Answer 3

• $50,000 to $165,000 a year for most
• The average is between $85,000 and $125,000 a year
• Earnings depend on experience, reputation, and the type of law

Answer 4

It depends on what type of law and what type of law firm, they can earn as little as £30k ($45k) pa up to several million

Answer 5

30k + depending on civil or private employment.

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