House Bill No. 439 proposes new regulations regarding attorney contingency fees in delictual actions. Specifically, it establishes a cap on the fees that attorneys can charge, limiting them to no more than 10% for the first $15,000 of recovery. Additionally, the bill mandates that the contingency fee percentage is discoverable, meaning that clients have the right to know this information. Any nondisclosure agreements that attempt to prevent the disclosure of the contingency fee percentage will be deemed null and unenforceable.

Furthermore, the bill outlines a new procedure for reporting violations of these provisions. It requires that an officer of the court who is aware of an attorney's violation must file a complaint with the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board, rather than placing this responsibility on the clerk of court. This change aims to streamline the process of addressing violations and ensuring compliance with the new fee structure.