The determination of what constitutes a reasonable attorney's fee is a matter within the sound discretion of the Supreme Court. The attorney bears the burden of establishing the reasonable value of the services rendered through contemporaneous time records specifying the date, hours expended, and nature of the work performed. If the documentation is inadequate, the court may reduce the award accordingly.
Hershfield v. Davidoff, NY Slip Op 06558 (2d Dep't December 24, 2024)
