Attorney Suing Client For Fees In San Diego
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California Civil Code Section 1717 allows for the collection of attorney's fees if there is a clause in a contract specifying such a provision. The provision, however, cannot be “one-sided,” meaning both the plaintiff and defendant should be able to recover attorney's fees if they win.
Under the “American Rule” each party to a lawsuit is responsible for their own attorney's fees and costs absent a contractual agreement or statutory exception. (Cal. Code Civ.
California Civil Code Section 1717 allows for the collection of attorney's fees if there is a clause in a contract specifying such a provision. The provision, however, cannot be “one-sided,” meaning both the plaintiff and defendant should be able to recover attorney's fees if they win.
Are attorney fees tax deductible in California? Yes, attorney's fees and other litigation costs are tax deductible in California if they were incurred to produce income included in the recipient's gross income.
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