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Title 1 - MAYOR AND EXECUTIVE AGENCIES
Chapter 1-29 - OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS: RULES FOR DCPS AND OSSE, DFHV, RENTAL HOUSING, PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, PUBLIC BENEFITS, AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CASES
Rule 1-2956 - PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION - ATTORNEYS' FEES

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 1, r. 1-2956

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Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 1-2956 - PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION - ATTORNEYS' FEES
2956.1

An attorney who has represented a claimant who seeks to recover attorney's fees shall file a motion within thirty (30) days of the issuance of a final decision. The motion shall contain the following information:

(a) An itemized description of each service rendered, including the date and the amount of time spent. Time shall be recorded in intervals of no greater than ¼ hour. Intervals of one-tenth (1/10) hour are preferred;
(b) The amount of the fee which the attorney seeks; and
(c) A statement explaining the basis for the requested fee.
2956.2

In determining the amount of any award, the Administrative Law Judge shall consider at least the following factors:

(a) The nature, novelty, and complexity of the case;
(b) The time and labor required;
(c) The amount of benefits awarded;
(d) Customary local charges for similar services; and
(e) The professional qualifications of the attorney or other representative.
2956.3

Claims for attorney's fees are governed by D.C. Official Code §§ 1-623.27 and the Public Sector Workers' Compensation Benefits Rule on Attorney's Fees, 7 DCMR §§ 162.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 1, r. 1-2956

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 6616 (7/14/2017); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 13913 (12/1/2024)