# COMAR Title 14 — Independent Agencies

## Subtitle 09 — Workers' Compensation Commission

### Chapter 04 — Legal Representation and Fees

#### Regulation .04 Attorneys' Fees for Multiple Counsel.

*COMAR 14.09.04.04*

A. An attorney who no longer represents a claimant and wishes to pursue a fee lien shall draft and file a petition for attorneys' fees.

B. The petition for attorneys' fees shall include:

  (1) A statement of the work performed and the basis of the fee; and

  (2) A certificate of service.

C. The filing of the petition for attorneys' fee constitutes a fee lien that shall be noted and held until the permanency award or settlement.

D. Unless the parties have otherwise agreed, upon the issuance of a permanency award or settlement, any attorney's fee awarded shall be held in escrow until the distribution of the fee to be resolved by:

  (1) A hearing; or

  (2) Agreement of the attorneys on the division of the attorney's fee.