What is the hourly rate sought for counsel in a personal injury case?
"New York", United States of America
The following excerpt is from Drapala v. Pasan, 61 N.Y.S.3d 190 (Table) (N.Y. Civ. Ct. 2017):
The court finds that the hourly rate sought is reasonable in view of counsel's experience, his education, the degree of complexity of the litigation, the prevailing rates in this area, and, of course, the result achieved. See, Diaz v. Audi of America, Inc., 57 A.D.3d 828, 830, 873 N.Y.S.2d 308 (2nd Dep't, 2008). Counsel's activity is described below.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the test for assessing personal injury fees in a personal injury case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How have courts dealt with personal injury claims in personal injury cases? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the effect of a federal district court's order requiring counsel not to provide counsel to a plaintiff in a personal injury case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the standard of damages for personal injury damages in personal injury cases? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How do you deal with a claim of personal injury in a personal injury case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the state's position on personal injury law in the context of personal injury cases? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a client who relies on his attorney for personal injury purposes have an obligation to timely filing in a personal injury case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a plaintiff who meets the requirement of indigence for the appointment of counsel in a personal injury case entitled to appoint counsel? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for "reasonable expended" hours in a personal injury case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the threshold requirement for a plaintiff to seek counsel in a personal injury case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
