N.D. Admin. Code 27-03-07-03

Current through Supplement No. 393, July, 2024
Section 27-03-07-03 - Representation of claimant in district court - Attorney fee

The claimant's attorney fees paid by the bureau for representation in district court, only if the claimant finally prevails, are those fees charged to the claimant by the attorney and which would otherwise be payable to the attorney by the claimant. The amount of a claimant's attorney fees paid by the bureau may not exceed twenty percent of the amount of benefits at issue in the case. No attorney representing a claimant is entitled to attorney fees from the bureau if the attorney is employed by or a member of the staff of any legal services organization funded totally or in part by public funds.

N.D. Admin Code 27-03-07-03

Effective September 1, 1985.

General Authority: NDCC 52-02-02

Law Implemented: NDCC 52-06-32