Arizona § 23-808 - Limitation on attorney's fee; violation; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-808 — Limitation on attorney's fee; violation; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-808. Limitation on attorney's fee; violation; classification
A. In an action to recover damages for death or injury of an employee under any law of the state when the death or injury was sustained by the employee in the course of one of the occupations declared hazardous by this article, it is unlawful for an attorney to knowingly receive or agree to receive a fee or compensation for services as attorney exceeding twenty-five per cent of the amount recovered and collected exclusive of costs. Any contract, agreement or device in violation of this section is void.
B. An attorney at law violating the provisions of this section forfeits all right to any fee or compensation in the action, is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor and is subject to disbarment.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 23-808
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-808 cover?
Section 23-808 ("Limitation on attorney's fee; violation; classification") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. 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 Arizona § 23-808?
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