LAC 40:I.6503. Attorney Fees; Application, Review and Approval

A. Whenever the judge renders an award of penalties or attorney fees due to the conduct of the other party under any provision authorized by the Workers' Compensation Act, the judgment shall state the specific acts or omissions of the party which gave rise to the award of a penalty or attorney fee and the basis for the amount of the award. B. Attorney fee claims under R.S. 23:1141 for allowable portions of periodic payments of indemnity benefits recovered by claimants shall only be authorized after approval by the presiding judge upon filing of a motion for such fees filed by the claimant's attorney.