Attorney Can't Seek Fees After Client Settles LHWCA Claim

A federal appellate court ruled that the former attorney for a claimant seeking benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act could not seek an award of fees after he withdrew from representation and the client settled the claim. Case: Dupree v. Resource Consultants (Thompson), No. 22-70021, 07/22/2024, unpublished. Facts: Attorney Eric Dupree represented a client seeking benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. After he withdrew from representation, the client settled his LHWCA claim. The terms of the settlement extinguished th...