Word: margolin
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...MARGOLIN CASE. This is the appeal of Joseph P. Margolin, a Manhattan attorney, from a conviction and fine of $250 for charging a fee of more than $3 in connection with the preparation of an affidavit for a claim under the War Risk Insurance Act. A law limiting the fee to $3 was passed by Congress to prevent lawyers from milking beneficiaries of the Act in the preparation of simple affidavits. The decision is of importance to the legal profession. Miss Brandeis appeared on behalf of Margolin, who had charged a fee of $1,500 on a contingent basis...