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10 CFR §719.41

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In determining whether fees or rates charged by retained legal counsel are reasonable, the Department may consider among other things:
  1. (a)Whether the lowest reasonably achievable fees or rates (including any currently available or negotiable discounts) were obtained from retained legal counsel;
  2. (b)Whether lower rates from other firms providing comparable services, at appropriate competency and experience levels, were available;
  3. (c)Whether alternative rate structures such as flat, contingent, and other innovative proposals, were considered; and
  4. (d)The complexity of the legal matter and the expertise of the law firm in this area.