2009 Alabama Code
Title 25 — INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND LABOR.
Chapter 5 — WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Section 25-5-90 Proceedings for determination of disputed claims for compensation - Attorney's fees.
Section 25-5-90Proceedings for determination of disputed claims for compensation - Attorney's fees.
(a) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, no part of the compensation payable under this article and Article 4 of this chapter shall be paid to an attorney for the plaintiff for legal services, unless upon the application of the plaintiff, the judge shall order or approve of the employment of an attorney by the plaintiff; and in such event, the judge, upon the hearing of the complaint for compensation, either by law or by settlement, shall fix the fee of the attorney for the plaintiff for his or her legal services and the manner of its payment, but the fee shall not exceed 15 percent of the compensation awarded or paid.
(b) All expenses of litigation and attorney's fees charged by any attorney in any representation under this chapter while representing any employer, insurance company, or self-insurer shall be reported to the Department of Industrial Relations.
(Acts 1919, No. 245, p. 206; Code 1923, §7542; Acts 1939, No. 661, p. 1036, §1; Code 1940, T. 26, §261; Acts 1949, No. 36, p. 47, §1; Acts 1992, No. 92-537, p. 1082, §30.)Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Alabama may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
