The Workers' Compensation Judge allowed an attorney fee of $ 5,000 to the law firm of Bryan and Etting, petitioners herein. Section 10775 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board provides as follows: '§ 10775. 'For many years, the 'rule of thumb' has been that attorney fees should approximate 10% of the award or compromise and release. The Board will therefore affirm the workers' compensation judge's finding that $ 5,000 represents a reasonable fee for applicant's attorney's services. WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD Melvin S. Witt, Chairman John F. Dunlap Gordon R. Gaines Mervin N. Glow H. J. Martin C. L. Swezey Robert E. Burton

Download full case here.