D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 50-5054

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 50-5054 - CONTINGENCY FEE CONTRACTS

5054.1

OAG may enter into a contingency fee contract with private counsel when:

(a) There is a substantial need for the legal services;

(b) The legal services cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the agency; and

(c) The legal services cannot reasonably be obtained from attorneys in private practice under a contract providing only for the payment of hourly fees, without regard to the outcome of the matter, because of the nature of the matter for which the services will be obtained or because the agency does not have appropriated funds available to pay the estimated amounts required under a contract providing only for the payment of hourly fees.

5054.2

Before entering into a contingency fee contract, the CCO must make a determination that the retention of qualified outside counsel will substantially assist the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in protecting District residents and is in the public interest.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 50-5054

Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 11740 (11/5/2021)