Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§12205 Attorney’s Fees
Title 42 › CHAPTER 126 — EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES › SUBCHAPTER IV — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › § 12205
Summary
Courts or agencies may award winners reasonable lawyer fees and costs under this chapter; the U.S. must pay like a private person.
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Title 42, §12205
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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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This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–336, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 327, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
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note set out under section 12101 of this title and Tables.
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42 U.S.C. § 12205
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102