[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 25, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 25CFR117.21]

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                            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 
 
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 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.