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urn: urn:us-la:rs:23:1141
citation: "R.S. 23:1141"
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breadcrumb: "Title 23 › Chapter 10 › Part I › Subpart G"
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# Attorney fees; privilege on compensation awards

A. Claims of attorneys for legal services arising under this Chapter shall not be enforceable unless reviewed and approved by a workers' compensation judge. If so approved, such claims shall have a privilege upon the compensation payable or awarded, but shall be paid therefrom only in the manner fixed by the workers' compensation judge. No privilege shall exist or be approved by a workers' compensation judge on injury benefits as provided in R.S. 23:1221(4)(s).

B. The fees of an attorney who renders service for an employee coming under this Chapter shall not exceed twenty percent of the amount recovered.