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Attorney fee awards are based in part on the hourly rate of the attorney, compated to the rates charged for similar services of attorneys in the community with comparable skill, experience, and reputation

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September 1, 2010 at 11:58 am

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All applications for the allowance of fees shall be supported by an affidavit of services

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August 23, 2010 at 6:03 pm

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The imposition of sanctions may be appropriate where the attorney files a pleading or a motion with an improper purpose, such as to harass or to cause unnecessary delay or needless increase in the cost of litigation, or by asserting a claim or defense that lack the legal or evidential support required

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August 23, 2010 at 5:17 pm

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An award of attorney’s fees in matrimonial matters rests in the discretion of the court

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August 23, 2010 at 4:51 pm

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As part of the award for relief in a domestic violence matter, the court may enter an order requiring the defendant to pay to the victim monetary compensation for losses suffered as a direct result of the act of domestic violence

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August 23, 2010 at 4:12 pm

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Counsel fees in a proceeding before a different court

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August 11, 2010 at 12:55 pm

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Trial courts have inherit discretionary power to award attorney’s fees and costs for failure to make discovery

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August 9, 2010 at 9:02 am

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In a matrimonial action, financial need is not the sole factor to be considered in determining a counsel fee award

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August 5, 2010 at 2:26 pm

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An award of counsel fees in matrimonial matters rests in the discretion of the trial court

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August 3, 2010 at 4:55 pm

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Discipline for an attorney’s sexual misconduct has ranged from reprimands to disbarment

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July 30, 2010 at 1:06 pm

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