Intern Can Get Paid for Services Rendered to Worker After Becoming Licensed Attorney

A New York appellate court ruled that a law school graduate was entitled to attorney fees for the services she provided to an injured worker after she became a licensed attorney. Case: Matter of Fernandez v. REICO International Realty, No. 528217, 01/16/2020, published. Facts and procedural history: Misael Fernandez worked for REICO International Realty. He suffered injuries while at work and filed a workers’ compensation claim. Shortly thereafter, REICO fired him. Fernandez sought assistance from MFY Legal Services, a nonprofit organization that provides legal services for low-wage c...