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

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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)