According to Texas' Civil Practice and Remedies Code, "a reasonable fee for recovery of the insurance carrier's interest may not exceed one-third of the insurance carrier's recovery," (Credit: Ken Wolter/Adobe Stock)
The Dallas Court of Appeals ruled that an attorney-fee award of almost 59% of a personal injury settlement far exceeded a statute limiting a lawyer's share to 30%.
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Adolfo Pesquera
Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
