How much can my attorney charge?


Pursuant to Section 5.10 of the Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization, the fees and expenses of an attorney representing any claimant who receives payment from the Settlement Facility are limited to the following:

The fees shall not exceed the sum of:
    (a) 10% of the first $10,000 paid to the claimant
    (b) 22.5% of the next $40,000 paid to the claimant
    (c) 30% of the amount in excess of $50,000 paid to the claimant

Your attorney is allowed to charge actual expenses incurred in representing you. For more information on allowed attorney fees and expenses, refer to the Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization, The Claimant Information Guide, section 9.01 of Annex A To Settlement Facility and Fund Distribution Agreement and the Agreed Order Adopting Q&As Regarding Article IX of Annex A, The Claims Resolution Procedures.