Arizona Laws 23-808. Limitation on attorney’s fee; violation; classification
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A. In an action to recover damages for death or injury of an employee under any law of the state when the death or injury was sustained by the employee in the course of one of the occupations declared hazardous by this article, it is unlawful for an attorney to knowingly receive or agree to receive a fee or compensation for services as attorney exceeding twenty-five per cent of the amount recovered and collected exclusive of costs. Any contract, agreement or device in violation of this section is void.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 4 months | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 23-808
- Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
B. An attorney at law violating the provisions of this section forfeits all right to any fee or compensation in the action, is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor and is subject to disbarment.