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Attorney Fee Lodestar Calculator
Calculate an illustrative fee lodestar using hours, hourly rates, reductions and an optional adjustment multiplier.
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How this calculator works
Base lodestar = sum of role hours × rate; reduced lodestar = base × (1 − disallowance %); adjusted amount = reduced × multiplier. Fee-shifting law controls any actual award.
Professional verification required. This is an informational worksheet, not a legal conclusion. Verify governing law, court rules, fee agreements, facts and any applicable exceptions before acting.
Questions attorneys ask
Does the calculated fee qualify for an award?
No. Courts decide reasonable time, rates, success, adjustments and statutory entitlement.
Can I use one rate for all roles?
Yes. Enter zero hours for unused categories and the desired hourly rate for active roles.
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