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Survey finds 71% of Nevada voters support ballot measure to implement 20% attorney fee cap

By R. B. Pepalis | Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 @ 7:28pm

The political action committee (PAC) Nevadans for Fair Recovery released a fact sheet in May about a ballot initiative seeking to cap attorney contingency fees at 20%. According to a survey included in the fact sheet, 71% of Nevadans support the initiative.
Contingency fees: Key to the courthouse or to a $3.5 Million Bugatti?

By J. N. Schierl | Thursday, May 30, 2024 @ 5:23am

Trial lawyers fighting a proposed 20% cap on contingency fees in Nevada say it will cut off access to justice because attorneys won’t be able to earn enough to cover their costs.