HCCLR 9
     Approval of Fees in Certain Cases- SPR 98.16W (f), (g)


  (A) When the Court is called upon to fix the compensation
      for acting on behalf of a minor or a disabled person,the
      following guidelines shall be considered:

      (1) Settlement less than $500,000.  If the case is settled
          and the amount of settlement is $500,000 or less, the
          attorney's fees should not exceed 1/3 of the amount
          recovered, exclusive of costs of suit.

      (2) Settlement over $500,000.  If the amount of a
          settlement is over $500,000, the attorney's fees should not
          exceed 1/3 of the first $500,000 recovered, exclusive of
          costs of suit, and 25% of the excess over $500,000
          recovered, exclusive of costs of suit.

      (3) Costs of Suit Defined.  For these purposes, "costs of
          suit" shall mean the expenses of litigation.

      (4) If there is an appeal, an additional reasonable fee
          will be considered.


(Effective 9/1/03)