Court Upholds Reduction in Fee Payable to Injured Worker's Attorney

A New York appellate court upheld a reduction in the fee requested by a worker’s long-time attorney as commensurate with the counselor's effort. Case: Matter of Tompkins v. Bedford Stone & Masonry, No. 531277, 10/07/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Michael Tompkins injured his back at work in April 2006. He filed a workers’ compensation claim with the assistance of counsel. Tompkins established the compensability of his back injury and was successful in amending his claim to include a consequential injury to his right knee. In November 2019, Tompkins&...