Legal Funding Glossary of Terms

This page will serve as a complete glossary of terms related to legal finance, lawsuit funding, and litigation support.

Many plaintiffs encounter unfamiliar terminology during the legal process, and this glossary will provide clear, plain-language definitions to help them navigate funding options with confidence.

The full glossary will include terms related to pre-settlement funding, post-settlement funding, attorney financing, case valuation, and non-recourse structures. It will also explain key legal concepts such as liability, damages, liens, underwriting, and settlement negotiations. Each definition will be written to help plaintiffs understand how the term applies to their case.

Another focus will be clarifying the differences between similar terms, such as lawsuit loans vs. lawsuit funding, or pre-settlement funding vs. cash advances. This helps eliminate confusion and ensures plaintiffs understand the structure of their case and the funding options available to them.

While the full glossary is being developed, you can explore our lawsuit funding overview, review litigation finance, or visit our legal finance hub. To see whether your case qualifies for funding, you can begin a confidential request on our apply page.