The reform of the Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz has been put into force on August 1st, 2013
By: Rechtsanwalt (Attorney) Carsten Lexa, LL.M. On August 1st, 2013, the RVG (“Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz” = German Attorney Remuneration Law) has been put into force. The RVG exists since July 1st, 2004 and superseded the Bundesrechtsanwaltgebührenordnung (German Federal Code of Lawyers’ Fees = BRAGO). Most attorneys do their statement of fees on the basis of the regulations of the RVG. Every activity of… Continue reading "The reform of the Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz has been put into force on August 1st, 2013"