Attorneys' Fees: Be Careful What You Ask For, You Might Not Get It | Practical Law

Attorneys' Fees: Be Careful What You Ask For, You Might Not Get It | Practical Law

When moving for attorneys' fees, counsel must ensure that the fee charged and the amount of work performed is commensurate with the complexity of the litigation. Requesting excessive fees may result in recovering nothing.

Attorneys' Fees: Be Careful What You Ask For, You Might Not Get It

Practical Law Legal Update 5-556-1125 (Approx. 4 pages)

Attorneys' Fees: Be Careful What You Ask For, You Might Not Get It

by Practical Law Litigation
Published on 04 Feb 2014USA (National/Federal)
When moving for attorneys' fees, counsel must ensure that the fee charged and the amount of work performed is commensurate with the complexity of the litigation. Requesting excessive fees may result in recovering nothing.