Section 351-10-1 - Attorney's Fees1. An attorney may charge an employee a fee for services, capped at 30% of benefits accrued.2. If an attorney wishes to collect more than 30% of benefits accrued, he or she may do so only with pre-approval of a hearing officer.3. "Benefits accrued" includes benefits past due, benefits paid without prejudice acquired and/or retained through the services of an attorney and unpaid medical bills. In no case, shall the employer/insurer be required to pay an amount for medical services in excess of the medical fee schedule regulations or the provider's charges, whichever is less.4. If a case is in litigation and is lump sum settled prior to decree, attorney's fees may be collected from the employee as follows, subject to the approval of the hearing officer: the attorney's fee capped at 30% of benefits accrued in addition to the designated percentage set forth in 39-A M.R.S.A. §325(4)(B).90- 351 C.M.R. ch. 10, § 1