On Reimbursement of Legal Fees

This article raises the issue of compensation for legal expenses incurred in connection with the consideration and resolution of a civil case. Regarding the issue of legal costs, the authors consider the possibility of including expenses incurred for the pre-trial settlement of a dispute, pointing out the mandatory nature of such an order, established either by law or by agreement of the parties. The possibility of including the qualifications of a representative as one of the criteria for the reasonableness of the costs of paying for his services is discussed. The author’s position is expressed on the actual procedural behavior of the participants, which may have an impact on the amount of legal expenses to be reimbursed. The consistency of application of the principles of reasonableness and proportionality when deciding the issue of reimbursement of legal costs is substantiated.