N.Y. Workers' Compensation Law § 24
2. Claims of attorneys and counselors-at-law for legal services in connection with any claim arising under this chapter, and claims for services or treatment rendered or supplies furnished pursuant to subdivision (b) of section thirteen of this article, shall not be enforceable unless approved by the board. A written fee application on a form prescribed by the board shall be filed for all legal fees in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00.) In the fee application the attorney shall set forth the calculation used to determine the fee and certify that the amount is in accordance with the following provisions. The form prescribed by the board shall not require a description of the services rendered or time records in conjunction with such written application. The attorney shall set forth on the record the same calculation and certification in all oral fee applications of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or less. The board shall approve such written and submitted fee application in an amount commensurate with the services rendered and the amount of compensation awarded, having due regard for the financial state of the claimant in accordance with each applicable provision of the following schedule: