What are the limits of attorney fees in civil litigation?

In Hawaii, the limits of attorney fees in civil litigation depend on the amount of money the case involves. If the case is worth $25,000 or less, attorney fees cannot exceed 25% of the amount in dispute. For cases worth more than $25,000, attorney fees cannot exceed 20% of the amount in dispute. For small claims cases worth less than $3,500, the court will likely not award attorney fees. But for cases worth more than $3,500, the court can award attorney fees if the judge believes it is appropriate. The maximum the court can award is $1,000. In addition to these limits, both the court and the parties can decide on attorney fees through an agreement. Parties can negotiate a fixed fee or an hourly rate, and they can choose to limit the number of hours a lawyer works on the case. These agreements must be in writing and approved by the court. Finally, in some instances, the court may choose to award a reasonable attorney fee, based on the facts of the case and the amount of work the attorney performed. This fee is separate from any fee agreement between the parties.

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