Attorney fees, short trial judge’s fees, and costs

(a) Attorney fees, costs, and interest for cases removed from the Short Trial Program. In cases removed from the Short Trial Program pursuant to NSTR 5 , attorney fees, costs, and interest shall be allowed as follows: (1) The prevailing party at the trial following removal from the Short Trial Program is entitled to all recoverable fees, costs, and interest pursuant to statute or NRCP 68 . (2) Exclusive of any award of fees and costs under subsection (a)(1), a party is entitled to a separate award of reasonable attorney fees and costs as set forth in subparagraphs (A) and (B) below. If both parties demanded removal from the Short Trial Program, the provisions of NAR 20 (b)(2) apply in lieu of subparagraphs (A) and (B) below. (A) Where the party who demanded removal from the Short Trial Program fails to obtain a judgment that exceeds the arbitration award by at least 20 percent of the award, the nondemanding party is entitled to its reasonable attorney fees and costs associated with the proceedings following removal from the Short Trial Program. (B) Where the party who demanded removal from the Short Trial Program fails to obtain a judgment that reduces by at least 20 percent the amount for which that party is liable under the arbitration award, the nondemanding party is entitled to its reasonable attorney fees and costs associated with the proceedings following removal from the Short Trial Program. (b) Attorney fees, short trial judge’s fees, costs, and interest following short trial. Attorney fees, short trial judge’s fees, and costs shall be allowed following a short trial as follows: (1) The prevailing party at the short trial is entitled to all recoverable fees, costs, and interest pursuant to statute or NRCP 68 . (2) Exclusive of any award of fees and costs under subsection (b)(1), a party is entitled to a separate award of fees and costs as set forth in NAR 20 (b)(2) in cases that enter the Short Trial Program upon a request for trial de novo. (3) The prevailing party at the short trial is also entitled to recover any fees and costs the party paid to the short trial judge. (4) An award of fees under subsections (1) or (2) of this rule may not exceed $15,000 per party, unless the parties otherwise stipulate or the attorney compensation is governed by a written agreement between the parties allowing a greater award. (5) Recovery of expert witness fees is allowed as provided in NRS 18.010 . [Added; effective July 6, 2000; amended; effective July 26, 2024.]