Md. Code Regs. 14.09.04.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 14.09.04.04 - Attorneys' Fees for Multiple Counsel

A. An attorney who no longer represents a claimant and wishes to pursue a fee lien shall draft and file a petition for attorneys' fees.

B. The petition for attorneys' fees shall include:

(1) A statement of the work performed and the basis of the fee; and

(2) A certificate of service.

C. The filing of the petition for attorneys' fee constitutes a fee lien that shall be noted and held until the permanency award or settlement.

D. Unless the parties have otherwise agreed, upon the issuance of a permanency award or settlement, any attorney's fee awarded shall be held in escrow until the distribution of the fee to be resolved by:

(1) A hearing; or

(2) Agreement of the attorneys on the division of the attorney's fee.

Md. Code Regs. 14.09.04.04

Regulation .04 adopted effective 41:4 Md. R. 304, eff.3/3/2014