Litigation
Sep. 22, 2012
Increase in court fee waivers possible as sluggish economy continues
More plaintiffs' attorneys in smaller-value cases are pushing state courts to grant fee waivers for their clients. Lawyers say their clients, some of whom are struggling financially, simply can't afford court fees for filings or juries.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
As the sluggish economy continues to plod along and with state courts facing severe budget shortfalls, some plaintiffs' attorneys say they are exploring having their clients ask the courts to waive fees - money the courts help use to fund themselves.
Personal injury lawyer Steven R. Kolodny of Woodland Hills said he does not want to essentially loan the filing fee - in Los Angeles County, $435 for...
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