Re: Lawyers fee for workmen comp. in Mo.

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On 9/11/02, Tom wrote:
> What is the fee a lawyer can charge in Mo. for workmen
> comp? Is it off the gross of a settlement or after the
> bills are paid?

A lawyer's fee for Workers Compensation have to
be "reasonable" and approved by the judge. Customary fees are
20% to 25%. An attorney can take the fee gross or net. Net
makes more sense. Why take a fee on the expense of the rating
and cost of medical records?
If you have already entered into a contract that addresses
whether fees are taken on the gross or on the net, you will
be bound by the contract.
Margaret Dean

Re: Lawyers fee for workmen comp. in Mo., 9/12/02, by Margaret Dean.

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