Louisiana § RS 41:962 - Compensation of attorneys
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 41:962 — Compensation of attorneys, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 41:962. Compensation of attorneys
The attorneys thus employed shall work in conjunction with the district attorney for the parish in which the land is situated. The compensation of the district attorneys shall remain as now fixed by law; but the compensation of the other attorneys employed shall be fixed by contract between the respective school boards and the attorneys employed, and shall in each case be a contingent fee, conditioned upon recovery. The fee shall in each case be a fixed percentage of the amount recovered, and shall in no case exceed twenty-five per cent of the amount recovered. If more than one attorney is employed for the same cause, the same fee shall be paid to the whole number of attorneys, as if only one had been employed.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 41:962
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 41:962 cover?
Section RS 41:962 ("Compensation of attorneys") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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 Louisiana § RS 41:962?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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