What is the difference between a fee and an expense?

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 13

A fee is a charge to you for the professional services of attorneys, agents, or expert witnesses rendered in connection with your case. An expense is the cost to you of any study, analysis, engineering report, test, project, or similar matter prepared in connection with your case.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 13:§ 134.609