Section R20-5-160. Application to Set Attorney Fees Under A.R.S. § 23-1069

A.      For purposes of A.R.S. § 23-1069, “final disposition of a case” occurs when all compensation benefits have been released to a claimant.

B.       A claimant or attorney filing an application for attorney’s fees under A.R.S. § 23-1069 shall serve notice of the application to all parties, including if applicable, the insurance carrier, self- insured employer, or special fund division.

C.      Upon the filing of an application, the attorney and claimant shall, provide information to the Commission to enable the Commission to award reasonable attorney’s fees.

D.      Attorney’s fees awarded under this Section shall be set by the Commission, an administrative law judge, or other authorized representative of the Commission.

Historical Note

Former Rule 60. Amended effective March 1, 1987, filed

February 26, 1987 (Supp. 87-1). R20-5-160 recodified from R4-13-160 (Supp. 95-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 3966 and 7 A.A.R. 4995, effec-

tive August 17, 2001 (Supp. 01-3).