Sec. 1. When a plaintiff is represented by an attorney in the prosecution of the plaintiff’s claim subject to IC 34-18-8-4, the plaintiff’s attorney’s fees may not exceed, for an act of malpractice committed:

(1) before July 1, 2017, fifteen percent (15%) of any recovery from the fund; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-18-18-1

  • 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
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
(2) after June 30, 2017, thirty-two percent (32%) of any recovery under IC 34-18-14-3.

[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 27-12-18-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.182-2016, SEC.12.