Indiana Code 12-15-8.5-13. Contracting with attorney; attorney’s fees
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Sec. 13. (a) The office may contract with an attorney to obtain or enforce a lien under this chapter.
(1) seven and five-tenths percent (7.5%) of the office’s recovery under the lien if the proceeding to obtain and enforce the lien is not contested; or
(b) If the office contracts with an attorney under this section, the attorney’s fees may not exceed:
Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-15-8.5-13
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
(2) ten percent (10%) of the office’s recovery under the lien if the proceeding to obtain and enforce the lien is contested.
As added by P.L.236-2007, SEC.2.