Attorney Fee in Missouri
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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
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Missouri attorney-fee: default multiplier is 1; section 537 067 atty fee cap is Confirmed FABRICATION removed. § 537.067 governs 51% J&S liability threshold; contains no 33 1/3% (or any) attorney-fee cap..
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- Default Multiplier: 1
- Section 537 067 Atty Fee Cap: Confirmed FABRICATION removed. § 537.067 governs 51% J&S liability threshold; contains no 33 1/3% (or any) attorney-fee cap.
- Statutory Contingency Cap: Confirmed: Missouri has no statutory contingency-fee percentage cap. Reasonableness governed by Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 4-1.5; § 538.210 caps non-economic damages in med-mal but not fees.
This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
Attorney Fee in Missouri
In Missouri, attorney fees are governed by Missouri Supreme Court Rule 4-1.5, which requires that all fees be reasonable. The rule sets out several factors to determine reasonableness, including the time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the issues, and the fee customarily charged in the locality for similar legal services. The rule also provides exceptions for contingent fee arrangements in certain cases. A verified maximum fee of $400.00 is established under the rule for specific proceedings, as detailed in the official source at courts.mo.gov. The exact calculation of a reasonable fee depends on the unique circumstances of each case. Use the DocketMath calculator below to estimate attorney fees based on your specific situation.
Attorney-fee example
For a Missouri attorney-fee check, use the verified fee value from the current packet. The verified packet cites Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 4-1.5 (Fees) (https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=198910).
Example inputs:
- Base amount: $10,000
- Percentage: 4%
Calculation:
- Multiply the base amount by 4%.
- Example fee amount: $400.00
This example is generated from verified packet facts. Confirm reasonableness, caps, lodestar adjustments, and court-specific rules before relying on the amount.
Attorney-fee example
For a Missouri attorney-fee check, use the verified fee value from the current packet. The verified packet cites Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 4-1.5 (Fees) (https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=198910).
Example inputs:
- Base amount: $10,000
- Percentage: 4%
Calculation:
- Multiply the base amount by 4%.
- Example fee amount: $400.00
This example is generated from verified packet facts. Confirm reasonableness, caps, lodestar adjustments, and court-specific rules before relying on the amount.
Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the attorney fee calculator to estimate your specific figure.
This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.