Sec. 13b.09.01.05. Claims for Reimbursement of Legal Fees

A. An attorney licensed in the State who has represented a complainant or respondent in Title IX proceedings may seek reimbursement from the Fund, for up to 20 hours of legal costs and fees, by submitting an application to the Commission in the form prescribed by the Secretary.

B. The application form prescribed by the Secretary shall require the attorney to disclose, at a minimum:

(1) Information about the Title IX proceeding, including the identity of the institution and the time period of legal representation;

(2) The attorney’s retainer agreement with the complainant or respondent;

(3) A detailed billing statement of legal services provided to the complainant or respondent;

(4) Certification from the attorney that the billing statement is accurate and complete;

(5) Written authorization, signed by the client, that:

(a) The attorney may seek reimbursement from the Fund to pay the client’s fees; and

(b) If applicable, the client understands and agrees that the client is responsible for paying any fees that are not reimbursed through the Fund; and

(6) Certification from the attorney that, if the attorney is included within the pool created under Regulation .06 of this chapter, the attorney has not charged, and will not charge, the client any costs and fees in excess of the reduced rate identified in Regulation .06 of this chapter.