Simpson v. Simpson: Upon the client’s request, the trial court took judicial notice of the reasonableness of the hourly rate charged by the counsel.
By Laura Morgan, Family Law Consultant
Simpson v. Simpson, No. COA09‑1131 (North Carolina Court of Appeals, January 18, 2011): Trial court considering mother’s request for attorney’s fees in child custody modification action could take judicial notice of the customary rates of local attorneys when considering the reasonableness of the hourly rate charged by mother’s counsel.
Laura Morgan is a Family Law Consultant. Laura is available for consultation, brief writing and research on family law issues throughout the country. She can be reached through her website. www.famlawconsult.com
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