HB387 Alabama 2013 Session

Under existing law, attorneys are subject to certain rules regarding their professional conduct.

This bill would provide that a contract for legal service is voidable if it is procured as a result of conduct violating the laws of the state or the Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct.

This bill would provide for recovery of certain fees and expenses; and would allow an attorney to recover fees and expenses based on a quantum meruit theory.

This bill would provide certain exceptions.

To amend Section 34-3-25, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to attorneys; to provide that a contract for legal service is voidable if it is procured as a result of conduct violating the laws of the state or the Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct; to provide for recovery of certain fees and expenses; to allow an attorney to recover fees and expenses based on a quantum meruit theory; and to provide certain exceptions.