Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New Jersey

Motion for fees

In a medical malpractice case, can the defendants attorneys or judge file a motion for fees to be paid by plantiff?


Asked on 12/23/05, 11:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Adam L. Rothenberg Levinson Axelrod, P.C.

Re: Motion for fees

Not ordinarily. However, if the litigation is frivolous or there is a violation of ruels of conduct or an offer of judgment was made, then these circumstances may give rise in very limited situations to liability for an adversaries attorneys fees. That is the "exception versus the rule". Please feel fre to contact me if you ahve further questions.

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Answered on 12/23/05, 1:09 pm


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