SB557 Alabama 2012 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, attorneys are subject to certain rules regarding their professional conduct
This bill would provide that a contract for legal service is voidable if it is procured as a result of conduct violating the laws of the state or the Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct
This bill would provide for recovery of certain fees and expenses; and would allow an attorney to recover fees and expenses based on a quantum meruit theory
This bill would provide certain exceptions
To amend Section 34-3-25, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to attorneys; to provide that a contract for legal service is voidable if it is procured as a result of conduct violating the laws of the state or the Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct; to provide for recovery of certain fees and expenses; to allow an attorney to recover fees and expenses based on a quantum meruit theory; and to provide certain exceptions.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2012 | Judiciary first Amendment Offered | |
| May 9, 2012 | Indefinitely Postponed | |
| May 3, 2012 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment | |
| April 24, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB557 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |