Louisiana § RS 9:5001 - Privilege for fees
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:5001 — Privilege for fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:5001. Privilege for fees
A. A special privilege is hereby granted to attorneys at law for the amount of their professional fees on all judgments obtained by them, and on the property recovered thereby, either as plaintiff or defendant, to take rank as a first privilege thereon superior to all other privileges and security interests under Chapter 9 of the Louisiana Commercial Laws.
B. The term "professional fees", as used in this Section, means the agreed upon fee, whether fixed or contingent, and any and all other amounts advanced by the attorney to or on behalf of the client, as permitted by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Louisiana State Bar Association.
Acts 1989, No. 78, §1, eff. June 16, 1989; Acts 2001, No. 128, §4, eff. July 1, 2001.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:5001
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:5001 cover?
Section RS 9:5001 ("Privilege for fees") 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.
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