Circuit Limits Legal Fees in WTC Settlement - McDermott Will & Emery

Circuit Limits Legal Fees in WTC Settlement

Overview


Margaret Warner’s role representing the WTC Captive in the settlement of 9/11 first responder claims was mentioned. Regarding a new Second Circuit ruling on attorney fees in the settlement, McDermott issued a statement that the appeals court “agreed with the WTC Captive and reversed the district court” decision that had denied paying some of the fees.