Guam § 161 - Attorney Fees.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 161 — Attorney Fees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 161. Attorney Fees.
(a) The Commission may, as part of any order entered under
this Chapter, determine and allow reasonable attorney fees, which
if the award of compensation is more than One Thousand Dollars
($1,000.00) shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the award,
to be paid out of but not in addition to the award, to the attorneys
representing the applicant; provided, that the amount of the
attorney fees shall not, in any event, exceed the award of
compensation remaining after deducting that portion thereof for
expenses actually incurred by the claimant.
(b) Any attorney who charges, demands, receives or collects
for services rendered in connection with any proceedings under
this Chapter any amount in excess of that allowed under this
Section, if any compensation is paid, shall be fined not more than
Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 161
What does Guam Code Annotated § 161 cover?
Section 161 ("Attorney Fees.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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 Guam § 161?
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