Attorney's Fees

Mechanics' Lien

A plaintiff or lienholder who recovers a judgment is entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees, unless it is a judgment against a property owner in an action in which the contract consideration for the labor, material, or machinery has been paid by the property owner or party for whom the improvement has been constructed. (IC 32-28-3-14)

Consumer Credit or Lease

With respect to a consumer credit sale or consumer lease the agreement may provide for the payment by the buyer or lessee of reasonable attorney's fees and after default and referral to an attorney not a salaried employee of the seller, or of the lessor or his assignee. (IC 24-4.5-2-413)

Consumer Loan

With respect to a consumer loan the agreement may provide for the payment by the debtor of reasonable attorney's fees after default and referral to an attorney not a salaried employee of the lender. (IC 24-4.5-3-404)

Transfer, Moving, and Storage Liens

In all suits brought for the enforcement of a lien under the provisions of this chapter, if the plaintiff or lienholder recovers a judgment in any sum, the plaintiff or lienholder may recover reasonable attorney's fees. (IC 32-33-11-5)

Lien for Repair, Storage, Service, and Supplies for Motor Vehicles and Equipment

In a suit brought for the enforcement of a lien in which the plaintiff recovers judgment in any sum, the plaintiff may also recover reasonable attorney's fees as a part of the judgment in the action. (IC 32-33-10-9)