42 USC § 12205 - Attorney’s fees

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title: "42 USC § 12205 - Attorney’s fees"
title_number: 42
title_name: "THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE"
section_number: "12205"
section_name: "Attorney’s fees"
chapter_number: 126
chapter_name: "EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES"
subchapter_number: "IV"
subchapter_name: "MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 101–336, title V, § 505, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 371.)"
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# § 12205. Attorney’s fees

In any action or administrative proceeding commenced pursuant to this chapter, the court or agency, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney’s fee, including litigation expenses, and costs, and the United States shall be liable for the foregoing the same as a private individual.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 101–336, title V, § 505, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 371.)

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