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Settlement Allocator in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, the Superior Court's Rule 27-A governs the allocation of settlement proceeds in personal injury cases. The rule requires that any settlement be apportioned among the plaintiff, their attorney, and any lienholders, with the court's approval. A key component of this allocation is the use of a statutory formula to determine the attorney's fee, which is capped at 336% of the amount recovered. The official source at the New Hampshire court rules website provides the full text of the rule, including the specific factors the court considers and any exceptions that may apply. The worked example below demonstrates how this calculation operates in practice. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate your own allocation under this rule.

Governing authority

In New Hampshire, the settlement allocator rule is set by N.H. Super. Ct. R. 27-A. The verified packet cites N.H. Super. Ct. R. 27-A (https://www.courts.state.nh.us/rules/scr/scr-27-a.htm).

New Hampshire settlement allocator: the verified value is 336% under N.H. Super. Ct. R. 27-A. The verified packet cites N.H. Super. Ct. R. 27-A (https://www.courts.state.nh.us/rules/scr/scr-27-a.htm).

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.