HAR §12-47-55. Approval of attorney's fees

Within ten calendar days following the filing of a final decision and order, or upon the filing of a stipulation and settlement agreement with respect to an appeal compromised pursuant to section 386-78, HRS, attorneys seeking approval of fees pursuant to section 386-94, HRS, shall file with the board a request for approval of attorney's fees setting forth the various activities performed together with the time expended by the attorney in each activity. The request shall be served on those parties against whom the fees are to be assessed. Any party objecting to approval of a request may file a written objection thereto no later than ten calendar days following service. No request for approval of attorney's fees or agreement to pay attorney's fees shall be valid until approved by the board. [Eff ] (Auth: HRS §371-4) (Imp: HRS §§371-4, 386-94)