N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 909: Attorneys' fees

Rule 909. Attorneys' fees. If a judgment in an action maintained as a

class action is rendered in favor of the class, the court in its

discretion may award attorneys' fees to the representatives of the class

and/or to any other person that the court finds has acted to benefit the

class based on the reasonable value of legal services rendered and if

justice requires, allow recovery of the amount awarded from the opponent

of the class.