American Samoa § 43.1213 - Attorney fees.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1213 — Attorney fees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.1213. Attorney fees.
No attorney may charge, demand, receive or collect for services rendered, fees in excess of 25 percent of any judgment rendered pursuant to this chapter, or in excess of 20 percent of any award, compromise, or settlement made by the Attorney General pursuant to this chapter. Case Notes: Where attorney had failed to represent one of his four clients, a minor child, and had failed to advise his other clients of their fiduciary obligations to the child, court charged with settlements involving minors would not approve an attorney’s fee in the maximum amount permitted by law but would require a reduction in the fee. A.S.C.A. § 43.1213. Galo v. American Samoa Government, 10 A.S.R.2d 94 (1989).
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 43.1213
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 43.1213 cover?
Section 43.1213 ("Attorney fees.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 43.1213?
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