N.M. Code R. § 9.2.17.7 - DEFINITIONS
A. A "fee
generating case" includes any matter which, if undertaken by a private legal
practitioner on behalf of a client, could reasonably be expected to result in
an awarded legal fee directly payable out of the amount awarded the client from
the opposing parties, or from public funds.
B. "Legal assistance" means legal advice,
education and representation provided by an attorney to older individuals with
economic or social needs; and includes, to the extent feasible, counseling or
other appropriate assistance provided by a paralegal or law student under the
direct supervision of a licensed attorney; and counseling and representation
provided by a non-lawyer where permitted by law.
C. "Legal assistance providers" are those
who, pursuant to the Older Americans Act, Title III B, provide services, legal
assistance and other counseling services and assistance.
D. "Means test" is defined as the use of an
older individual's income or resources to deny or limit that individual's
receipt of services.
Notes
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