Attorneys' Fees in Class Action Settlements | Practical Law
This Practice Note examines the legal landscape surrounding attorneys' fees in class action settlements, including the district court approval process, attorneys' fee calculation methods, the required content of a motion for attorneys' fees accompanying a class action settlement proposal, appealing attorneys' fees awarded in a class action settlement, special considerations in the context of coupon settlements under the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, and best practices for counsel.