I got a settlement in a lawsuit pertaining to a photo that was wrongfully used. My lawyer worked on a 50% contingency basis. There were three defendants. My lawyer had the money paid to him and gave me my cut. One of the defendants sent me a 1099-Misc for the full amount they paid. I never received a 1099 from my lawyer or the other defendants for the rest of the money. Do I ask my lawyer for a 1099? Will it be in the full amount that was paid to him or just the money he sent me? I am confused and new to all this.
