29 CFR §16.107
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- (a)The following fees and other expenses are allowable under the Act:
- (b)Awards will be based on the prevailing market rates for the kind and quality of services furnished not to exceed the rates set forth in paragraph (c) of this section.
- (c)No award under these rules for the fee of an attorney or agent may exceed $125.00 per hour. No award to compensate an expert witness may exceed $24.09 per hour.
- (d)In determining the reasonableness of the fee sought, the adjudicative officer shall consider the following:
- (1)The prevailing rate for similar services in the community in which the attorney, agent or witness ordinarily performs services;
- (2)The time actually spent in the representation of the applicant;
- (3)The difficulty or complexity of the issues in the proceeding;
- (4)Such other factors as may bear on the value of the services performed.