Attorneys representing injured workers in New Mexico are in for a raise in June after the governor signed a bill to increase fees by more than 33%.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed House Bill 66, by Rep. Pamelya Herndon, D-Bernalillo, which would increase the cap on attorney fees to $30,000 from $22,500 when it takes effect June 20.
The cap on attorney fees will increase to $32,000 in 2027 and to $34,000 in 2029.
The bill also increases the amount employers are required to advance for discovery to $3,500 from $3,000.
HB 66 orders the Advisory Council on Workers' Compensatio...
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