To further this goal, the losing side doesn't usually pay the winning side's attorney's fees. In the United States, the rule (called the American Rule) is that each party pays only their own attorneys' fees, regardless of whether they win or lose. Even so, exceptions exist.
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If you don't have the funds to pay, your attorney will likely recommend bankruptcy. Attorneys' fees are generally dischargeable, meaning you can wipe them out. If your income is low, you will probably qualify for a quick Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Otherwise, you'll likely pay the fees off over five years in a Chapter 13 case. The amount you'll pay in Chapter 13 could be very little or the entire …
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This is different than the “English Rule” or “loser pays” rule, where the losing party must pay the other party’s legal fees. Each system has its supporters. Proponents of a “loser pays” system argue that it acts as a deterrent to frivolous claims and defenses. Critics of the system argue that the rule acts as a bar to the courthouse and prevents parties who are financially strapped from protecting their interests.
The typical attorney-fee clause states that if one party breaches the contract, the other party can sue and recover its attorney fees for bringing the suit. If you have a contract dispute or you if you are negotiating a contract, you should pay careful attention to any language on attorneys’ fees.
The law favors freedom of contract. Put simply, this means that parties have wide discretion in crafting contract terms that fit their situation. Individuals and businesses use many types of contractual clauses to reduce their risk, and an attorney-fees provision is among the most common.
Examples of these statutes include the Fair Labor Standards Act ( which allows employees to sue for unpaid wages) and the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act ( which allows consumers to sue when they have been deceived or misled). With these claims, legislators have created a statutory right to attorney fees for plaintiffs who succeed on their ...
A contingency fee is a fee agreement with a lawyer that allows the lawyer to take a percentage of any recovery as his fee. Rather than charging for the time he spends on the case and sending you a monthly bill for his time, the lawyer will get paid on the backend of the case.
Exceptions to Loser Pays—Claims That Allow Recovery of Legal Fees. Although the “American Rule” generally prevents parties from recovering their legal fees, there are exceptions. Two of the most common exceptions are attorney-fee statutes and attorney-fee provisions in contracts. Certain federal and state laws allow you to recover attorney fees ...
Depending on the amount of money involved in a civil case and the complexity of the issues involved, attorney's fees can eat up a substantial percentage of any judgment you obtain in a successful lawsuit.
Whether the attorney's fees are "reasonable" typically requires proof that the fees charged are within the range charged by other attorneys in the community with similar experience and expertise. (Check out our Guide to Legal Service Billing Rates for more details.)