Opinion ID: 1145408
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Proportionality of fees to the complexity of the case

Text: The superior court found that the level of effort expended by Singh's counsel was disproportionate to the complexity of the case, and that this factor also warranted an adjustment downward from the lodestar amount of attorney's fees. [10] Singh challenges the superior court's conclusion that his attorney's work effort was disproportionate to the complexity of the case and the relief obtained. [11] Upon consideration of the complexity of the case and the relief obtained, we hold that the superior court erred in finding Singh's attorney's work effort disproportionate to those other variables. Singh's briefing on this point, and the affidavits of Alaskan attorneys attesting to the reasonableness of his legal efforts, are persuasive. Our review of the record convinces us that Singh's attorney's fees were justified in light of the complexity of this litigation and the result achieved. [12]