Local Rule Rule 707: Fee Agreements

RULE 707. FEE AGREEMENTS

In any civil case, other than cases governed by the Prison Litigation Reform Act, where counsel is appointed by the Court to represent a party, counsel may request that the party to be represented enter into a contingent fee agreement. The agreement shall not require the payment of attorneys' fees in an amount greater than 25% of any recovery if the case is settled, nor greater than 33 1/3% of any amount awarded after a trial. The agreement may not require the plaintiff to pay litigation expenses unless such payment is approved by the Court. In cases where there is a statutory provision for attorneys' fees, the contingent fee shall be reduced by any statutory fees.