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Settlement Allocator in Maryland

Maryland law requires that the settlement allocator fee be set at 10% of the first payment made from the settlement proceeds. This rule is established under Md. Rule 2-231 for Circuit Court and Md. Rule 3-231 for District Court. The fee applies to the initial disbursement and is calculated before any other deductions. The official source, available at the Westlaw link, provides the full text and any related exceptions or factors the court may consider. A worked example below demonstrates how this 10% figure is applied to a sample settlement. To estimate the allocator fee for a specific case, use the DocketMath calculator with your own figures.

Governing authority

In Maryland, the settlement allocator rule is set by Md. Rule 2-231 (Circuit Court); Md. Rule 3-231 (District Court). The verified packet cites Md. Rule 2-231 (Circuit Court); Md. Rule 3-231 (District Court) (https://govt.westlaw.com/mdc/Document/N6F8B6E909D6D11DA9E1FAB7037D6CA29).

Maryland settlement allocator: the verified value is 10% under Md. Rule 2-231 (Circuit Court); Md. Rule 3-231 (District Court). The verified packet cites Md. Rule 2-231 (Circuit Court); Md. Rule 3-231 (District Court) (https://govt.westlaw.com/mdc/Document/N6F8B6E909D6D11DA9E1FAB7037D6CA29).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the settlement allocator 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.