Posted on 08/14/2015 4:51:45 AM PDT by marktwain
Depends a lot on the state in which one resides. At the federal level, however, not in this administration.
There is though, a procedure in the federal courts for bringing suit for civil rights violations, and the attorney handling such cases can get 1.5 times their usual fee. For attorneys who charge $395-$495 an hour, not uncommon for those who practice in the federal courts, that can itself get a plaintiff the services of an attorney otherwise not available, and the *treasure pot* fees provide a nice secondary punishment for the losing defendant.
Thanks for the addon.
Any time, my FRiend!
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