2006 New York Code - Attorneys\' Fees

 
    Rule  909. Attorneys' fees. If a judgment in an action maintained as a
  class action is rendered in  favor  of  the  class,  the  court  in  its
  discretion may award attorneys' fees to the representatives of the class
  based  on the reasonable value of legal services rendered and if justice
  requires, allow recovery of the amount awarded from the opponent of  the
  class.