Alaska § 23.20.470 - Attorney fees.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 23.20.470 — Attorney fees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23.20.470. Attorney fees.
(a) An attorney at law representing a claimant on appeal to the courts is entitled to reasonable counsel fees as fixed by the court and necessary court costs and printing disbursements as fixed by the court.
(b) The department shall pay the counsel fees, costs, and disbursements out of employment security administration funds in a court appeal (1) from an administrative or judicial decision favorable in whole or in part to the claimant, (2) by a claimant from a department decision which reverses a tribunal decision in the claimant's favor, (3) as a result of which the claimant is awarded benefits, or (4) by a claimant from a decision by a tribunal, the department, or court which was not unanimous.
Article 9. General Provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 23.20.470
What does Alaska Statutes § 23.20.470 cover?
Section 23.20.470 ("Attorney fees.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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