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Chapter 4.5. Division of Workers' Compensation
Subchapter 2. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board--Rules and Practice Procedure
Article 14. Attorneys and Representatives

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§10778. Request for Increase of Attorney's Fee.

All requests for an increase in attorney's fee shall be accompanied by proof of service on the applicant of written notice of the attorney's adverse interest and of the applicant's right to seek independent counsel. Failure to so notify the applicant may constitute grounds for dismissal of the request for increase in fee.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 133, 5307, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 4903, 4906, Labor Code.

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