[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 25, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 25CFR117.21]

[Page 350-351]
 
                            TITLE 25--INDIANS
 
     CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 117--DEPOSIT AND EXPENDITURE OF INDIVIDUAL FUNDS OF MEMBERS OF THE OSAGE TRIBE OF INDIANS WHO DO NOT HAVE CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 117.21  Fees and expenses of attorneys.

    When payment of an attorney fee for services to an Indian is to be 
made from his surplus funds, the employment of the attorney by the 
Indian must be approved in advance. All fees will be determined on a 
quantum merit basis and paid upon completion of the

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services. The superintendent may approve the employment of an attorney, 
determine the fee, and disburse the surplus funds of the Indian in 
payment thereof when the fee does not exceed $500. Upon application by 
the Indian and upon the presentation of properly authenticated vouchers, 
the superintendent may disburse the surplus funds of the Indian in an 
amount not to exceed $200 in payment of necessary expenses incurred by 
the attorney.