Winning litigants could be leaving tens of thousands of dollars on the table by not filing for recoverable costs in addition to attorneys’ fees. Recoverable costs can include transcription or video deposition fees, as well as other expenses incurred before and during litigation. Seeking recoverable costs, however, requires following specific procedures, which are not immediately obvious in Texas federal courts.
Yetter Coleman LLP partner Justin S. Rowinsky wrote an article for The Texas Lawbook outlining the filing process and types of recoverable costs allowed by Texas federal courts. In the article, “A Practical Guide to Recovering Fees Under 28 U.S.C. § 1920” (subscription required), he also addresses considerations that apply when there are multiple prevailing parties.
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Rowinsky’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation. He has strong experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts around the country in contract disputes, oil and gas litigation and antitrust matters.