Section 26-A1810. PROFESSIONAL FEES

 

1810.1In addition to the amount of compensation awarded to a successful claimant, a reasonable fee may be awarded for any professional assistance required in connection with any claim, not exceeding the amount permitted by §9a of the Act.

 

1810.2If a victim designates an attorney or other representative to handle the claim, the attorney or representative shall file a notice of appearance with the Administration.

 

1810.3The notice shall remain in effect until the party represented files with the Administration a written statement of withdrawal from the case or until the attorney or representative makes a written statement of withdrawal from the case.

 

1810.4All written communications or notices concerning the claim shall be sent to both the attorney or representative of record and the victim.

 

1810.5If a fee is requested under §1810.1 the Administration shall require from the attorney a sworn affidavit of services rendered which shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

 

(a)The nature of each service rendered;

 

(b)The amount of time spent in rendering such service; and

 

(c)An itemized list of costs in the preparation, procuring and filing of documents regarding the claim.

 

1810.6Where an attorney asserts a false claim as to the time spent on a matter concerning a claim or as to services rendered, the Administration may reduce or deny attorney's fees.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 7649(October 21, 1988).