25-10-301. Determining compensation of attorneys. The measure and mode of compensation of attorneys and counselors at law is left to agreement, express or implied, of the parties, except that in probate proceedings the court may fix and allow the compensation of attorneys representing administrators, executors, guardians, trustees, and agents appointed by the court. But parties to […]
25-10-302. Inclusion of attorney’s fees in bill of costs. The attorney fees mentioned in 25-10-303, 30-9A-607, 71-1-233, and 71-3-124 and paralegal fees as a component of attorney fees as provided in 25-10-304 need not be included in the cost bill if they are made a part of the judgment. History: En. Sec. 1865, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; […]
25-10-303. Attorney fees — motor vehicle claim. In an action involving solely the recovery of property damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle, in which the plaintiff secures a judgment equal to or greater than the amount of damages claimed by the plaintiff in the plaintiff’s last written offer to […]
25-10-304. Paralegal fees as component of attorney fees. In any case or proceeding in which attorney fees are awarded to the prevailing party, the court may, as a component of the attorney fees, include reasonable fees of a paralegal, as defined in 25-10-305. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 443, L. 2009.
25-10-305. Paralegal defined — use of title. (1) As used in 25-10-304 and this section, “paralegal” means a person qualified through education, training, or work experience who is employed or retained to perform, under supervision by a licensed attorney, substantive legal work that: (a) requires a substantial knowledge of legal concepts; and (b) in the absence of the […]
