New York S06269 updates contingent fee rules for attorneys in medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice cases.

New York S06269 amends the judiciary law to update contingent fee rules for attorneys in medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice cases. It allows for applications for enhanced fees if the attorney believes they deserve more due to extraordinary circumstances. The bill also permits plaintiffs to waive contingent retainer limitations. The maximum fee remains 33.33 percent of the amount recovered. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S06269 updates contingent fee rules for attorneys in medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice cases.

New York S06269 amends the judiciary law to update contingent fee rules for attorneys in medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice cases. It allows for applications for enhanced fees if the attorney believes they deserve more due to extraordinary circumstances. The bill also permits plaintiffs to waive contingent retainer limitations. The maximum fee remains 33.33 percent of the amount recovered. The act takes effect immediately.