Montana Mont. LBF 17. APPLICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL FEES AND COSTS [MONT. LB 2016-1(a)] is a form used by attorneys in Montana to request fees and costs incurred during a legal representation. This form is used for both civil and criminal cases. The form includes sections for stating the case name, the amount of fees being requested, and the types of services provided. The form also requires a breakdown of the fees and costs incurred, including court costs, transcript fees, expert witness fees, research fees, and other costs. Attorneys must also provide a statement of the reasonable hourly rate and the amount of time expended performing services for the client. The form can be filled out in two types. The first type is a “Full Fee Application” which is used for requesting the full amount of fees and costs incurred. The second type is an “Interim Fee Application” which is used for requesting an interim payment of fees and costs incurred. By submitting the Montana Mont. LBF 17. APPLICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL FEES AND COSTS [MONT. LB 2016-1(a)], attorneys can receive payment for the fees and costs incurred in a legal representation.