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Hiring a lawyer can cost a lot. Many people worry about what happens if their attorney loses the case. Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means they only get paid if they win compensation for...more
When filing for divorce, everyone always asks how much does it cost to get divorced and what makes divorce so expensive? In this Let's Talk Family Law episode, family law partner John Zurzola looks at the process,...more
Class action defense counsel should not assume that engagement letters and retainer agreements between representative plaintiffs and class counsel are privileged. Under Rule 23’s “adequacy” requirement, these letters can be...more
Do I have to pay a retainer fee to my family law lawyer? How does a retainer work, and is it refundable? Family Law Partner Skip Persick provides details on how a retainer works and what to expect. In this episode, Skip...more
A new client presents a great opportunity, but there is also great risk that the relationship will not be a good fit. If the client is not a good fit it will be bad for both sides and result in hurt feelings, damaged...more
Lemos v. Sessa, No. 3D20-1362, 2021 Fla. App. LEXIS 4527 (Dist. Ct. App. Mar. 31, 2021) - Brief Summary A Florida appellate court held that plaintiff was required to arbitrate her claims against the attorney and her law...more
In Zuberi v Lexlaw, the Court of Appeal held that “damages-based agreement” should be construed narrowly, comprising only the particular provisions of a retainer dealing with payments out of recoveries, not the retainer as a...more
David F. Johnson presented his paper on “Trustees’ Ability to Retain and Compensate Attorneys in Texas” to the Texas Bar Association’s Fiduciary Litigation Course on December 10, 2020. This presentation discussed a trustee’s...more
The Eight Circuit has rejected a plaintiff’s claim that an arbitration clause in a retainer agreement she signed with a law firm after receiving a call from a purported agent of the firm informing her of a purported...more
JW Way Fundamental #23: Always remember that we are in business to serve our clients’ profitably. "The happier our clients are the more likely we are to get paid. Pay attention to billings and to receivables. There is no...more
TCPAland is so full of interesting little stories. I know from first hand experience that class counsel commonly use an unpleasant little clause to keep their would-be class representatives from settling cases...more
Divorce is rarely easy for anyone. But if you’re serious about terminating your marriage or partnership, there are some steps you can take to legally, financially and emotionally prepare. Taking these steps first can make the...more
Owens v. Katherine L. Corrigan & Klc, 2018 Fla. App. LEXIS 9174 (Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District, 6/27/18; Not final until disposition of any motion for rehearing.)...more
In Owens v. Corrigan, the Fourth District Court of Appeal held that an arbitration provision in the parties’ retainer agreement was unenforceable under the Fee Arbitration Rule of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar. ...more
Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Chris Lazarini commented on a case involving guidance on the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act's (PSLRA) procedures for selection of lead plaintiffs in a securities class action. As outlined...more
In a decision rendered on December 30, 2016, the bankruptcy court for the Southern District of Florida (the “Court”) addressed the debtor’s counsel’s interim application for an award of fees and expenses for services rendered...more
Supreme Court Advance Release Opinions: - SC19389 - State v. Edmonds - SC19389 Concurrence - State v. Edmonds - SC19389 Concurrence - State v. Edmonds - SC19389 Dissent - State v. Edmonds...more
On April 20, 2016, the 1st District Court of Appeals fired the most significant shot in years at controversial attorney fee restrictions in Florida. In 2003, the Florida State Workers' Compensation Statute placed strict...more
Disputes between the insured and its public adjuster (PA) are frequently contentious and have the unfortunate potential to draw the carrier into litigation. A perfect example is last week’s decision in Public Adj. Bur., Inc....more
In Lee v. Hanley (S220775 – Filed 8/20/2015), the California Supreme Court clarified the meaning of Code of Civil Procedure section 340.6 by holding that its limitations period applies to claims against attorneys “whose...more