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SB 365

Prohibits an attorney from contracting for or collecting certain fees. (BDR 1-1016)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ira Hansen and 1 co-sponsor

Nevada SB 365 prohibits attorneys from contracting for or collecting certain unspecified fee types, potentially affecting legal service accessibility and attorney business practices.

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Bill Summary · SB 365

Legislative bill overview

SB 365 would restrict attorneys from entering into certain types of fee arrangements or collecting specific categories of fees in Nevada. The bill's exact provisions regarding which fees are prohibited are not detailed in the available legislative record, though the bill number reference (BDR 1-1016) suggests it relates to attorney regulation and ethics standards.

Why is this important

Attorney fee structures directly affect access to justice and litigation costs for ordinary Nevadans. Restricting certain fee arrangements could protect vulnerable clients from predatory practices, but overly broad restrictions might limit legitimate legal service options or reduce attorney incentives to take cases.

Potential points of contention

  • Defining scope: The bill's unclear specification of "certain fees" leaves ambiguity about which arrangements are actually prohibited—this could create compliance uncertainty for attorneys and courts
  • Access to justice trade-offs: Prohibitions on contingency fees, flat fees, or other arrangements might limit options for lower-income clients who cannot afford hourly billing
  • Unintended consequences: Restricting fee types could reduce attorney willingness to take risky or complex cases, potentially limiting representation in specific practice areas

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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