N.J. Admin. Code § 12:235-7.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 12:235-7.7 - Attorney fees

(a) An attorney fee may be payable from the UEF to the petitioner's attorney when the petitioner is found eligible for UEF benefits by the Commissioner and shall exclude any fees awarded in association with permanent disability benefits.

(b) An attorney shall make an application to the Commissioner for payment of the attorney fee awarded by the Judge of Compensation for obtaining the medical and/or temporary benefits assessed against the respondent.

New Rule, R.1991 d.466, effective 9/3/1991.
See: 23 New Jersey Register 834(a), 23 New Jersey Register 1759(a), 23 New Jersey Register 2642(a).
Amended by R.1997 d.110, effective 3/3/1997.
See: 28 New Jersey Register 4067(a), 29 New Jersey Register 799(a).
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 12:235-12.7 by R.2002 d.340, effective 10/21/2002.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 2257(a), 34 New Jersey Register 2549(a), 34 New Jersey Register 3641(d).
Amended by R.2004 d.263, effective 7/6/2004.
See: 36 New Jersey Register 1350(a), 36 New Jersey Register 3294(a).
In (a), inserted "and shall exclude any fees awarded in association with permanent disability benefits" following "Commissioner"; deleted (b1).