Would you work a claim that’s in a trust or LLC’s?

On these teaching videos I’m hearing “ the state only allows us to ask for 15% or 20%” but then further down I hear “ I’ll work this smaller claim and get 40 or 50% of the surplus” are these contradicting each other or am I not understanding something right?

Hey Im Evan and just joined the 12 week accelerator program and looking forward to diving into this journey