S.C. Code Regs. § 67-1204 - Reporting Attorneys Fees for Approval
A. An attorney shall report and obtain
approval of any fee for services rendered in a worker's compensation claim as
follows.
B. When the parties agree
to a fee based on an hourly rate and/or retainer the total amount of the fee
shall be reported on the Form 19, filed according to R.67-414.
C. When the parties agree to a contingent fee
contract, the attorney shall report the fee by filing the original and one copy
of a Form 61, Attorney Fee Petition, and an Order, along with a stamped,
self-addressed envelope with the Commission's Claims Department.
D. Upon receipt of a Form 61 and Order, the
Order may be signed and a copy returned to the attorney when the fee
calculation complies with R.67-1205.
E. The Commissioner may amend, sign, and
return a copy of the Order. If the attorney disagrees with the Amended Order,
the attorney may file a motion according to R.67-1205
with the Commission's Judicial Department. The motion may be heard according to
R.67-215, unless the motion
requests a hearing to present testimony or evidence.
F. If the Form 61 and Order do not comply
with R.67-1205,
the Commissioner reviewing the Form 61 and Order shall immediately schedule a
hearing to consider argument of counsel and testimony, if any.
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