2007 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 541

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Delegate Simmons
Entitled:
Courts - Lawyers - Retainer Agreements

Synopsis:

Providing that a provision in a retainer agreement that requires a person seeking representation to reimburse a lawyer for attorney's fees in the event of a future dispute between the person and the lawyer is unenforceable under specified circumstances; and providing that the provisions of the Act may not be waived under specified circumstances.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action
2/7
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
3/12
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
3/13
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/15
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Senate Action
3/16
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
3/21
Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.
4/5
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Attorneys
Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Contracts -see also- Land Installment Contracts; Procurement
Fees -see also- Devt Fees and Taxes; Reimbursement Rates

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 5-808 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments (Displayed in PDF Format):
House
Number: 242218/01     Offered on: March 13, 2007   at: 10:30 a.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):
House
March 15, 2007: Third Reading Passed (136-0)