Explore 19 court opinions on Attorney Fees. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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State Not Required to Pay Attorney Fees for Overturned Conviction Defense
This case involves a dispute over whether Donald Sandstrum's attorney fees should be paid by the State of Texas. Sandstrum was convicted of aggravated sexual assault, but his conviction was later over...
Appeals Court Upholds Property Division, Remands Attorney Fees
Catlin v. Catlin, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 30, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision regarding the division of marital prope...
Appeals Court Rules Discharged Contingency Fee Attorney's Quantum Meruit Fees Cannot Be Paid Until Current Attorney's Fees Are Also Determined
This case involves a dispute over attorney's fees in a personal injury lawsuit. The plaintiff, Cleare, was represented by the law firm of Lounsbery, Ferguson, Altona & Holland (LFAH) under a contingen...
Appeals Court Reverses Award to Diamond Hydraulics, Citing Insufficient Evidence for Attorney's Fees and Unresolved Counterclaims, Remands for New Trial
This case involves a dispute between Diamond Hydraulics, Inc. (Diamond) and GAC Equipment, LLC d/b/a Austin Crane Service (Austin Crane) regarding payment for repairs. Diamond sued Austin Crane for br...
Appellate Court Upholds Disallowance of Attorney Fees in Bankruptcy Case
This case involves a dispute over attorney fees in a bankruptcy proceeding. Attorney Graham represented a debtor and sought compensation for his services. The bankruptcy court initially approved some ...
Appellate Court Reverses Fraud and DTPA Findings Against Student Housing Developer, Significantly Reducing Damages for Tenants
This case involves a dispute between Park Place Waco (and related entities) and the Wafford family concerning a student housing lease agreement. The Waffords, as guarantors for their daughter Emmalee'...
Appellate Court Reverses Default Judgment's Damages and Attorney's Fees, Remands for New Trial on Those Issues
This case involves Veronica M. Hernandez's appeal against Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC (PRA) regarding a default judgment. Hernandez sued PRA for various claims, including violations of the Texa...
Appellate Court Affirms Usury Finding Against Lender But Reverses Breach of Contract Claim, Modifying Damages
This case involves a dispute between Bennie Hunter Hooey and Bishoy Samir Badwi regarding a promissory note and a deed of trust. Hooey sued Badwi, alleging that Badwi defaulted on a promissory note an...
Appellate Court Upholds Reduction of Attorney's Fees in Probate Case
This case involves a dispute over attorney's fees in a probate matter. Attorney Bergstrom represented a client in a conservatorship proceeding. After the client's death, Bergstrom sought payment for h...
Appellate Court Affirms Discharged Attorney's Contingency Fee Lien to be Determined at Case Conclusion
This case involves a dispute over attorney's fees in a personal injury lawsuit. The plaintiff, Meiner, was represented by the law firm of Kussman & Whitehill (K&W) under a contingency fee agreement. A...
Appeals Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Law Firm, Allowing Client's Malpractice Claims to Proceed
This case involves a legal dispute between a law firm, Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, LLP, and a former client, Mr. Muntjan. The law firm sued Mr. Muntjan to collect unpaid legal fees fo...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Lindale Pipeline, Upholding Contract and Attorney's Fees Against Equinor Energy
This case involves a dispute between Equinor Energy LP and Lindale Pipeline, LLC regarding a gas gathering agreement. Equinor sued Lindale for breach of contract, alleging that Lindale failed to provi...
Alabama Supreme Court Reverses Reduced Attorney Fee Award in Promissory Note Dispute, Citing Abuse of Discretion
This case involves a dispute between Tara Grall and her ex-husband, William Grall, and his company, G-Team, P.C., regarding a promissory note. Tara loaned William $250,000, secured by a promissory not...
Kaiser Not Liable for Balance Billing, Court Rules
Pomona Valley Hospital etc. v. Kaiser Foundation Health etc., decided by California Court of Appeal on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The dispute centered on whether Kaiser Found...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Law Firm in Fee Dispute
Law Offices of Robert E. Soles, Jr., Co., LPA v. Swinderman, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 4, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Law Offices of Robert E. Soles, Jr.,...
Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment on Legal Malpractice Counterclaim
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, L.L.P. v. Middleman, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 26, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff law firm sued the defendant for unpaid legal fees. T...
Court Rules in Favor of Attorney in Malpractice and Fee Dispute
This case involves a dispute between Despina Alice Christakos and her former attorney, Anthony A. Boyadjis. Christakos sued Boyadjis, alleging that he mishandled her divorce case, leading to an unfavo...
Court Enforces Settlement Agreement and Orders Payment
Lause v. Lause, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 19, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Lause, sought to enforce a settlement agreement against the defendant, Lause,...
Appellate Court Affirms Judgment for Law Firm in Fee Dispute
Law Offices of Brendan R. Appel, LLC v. Georgia's Restaurant & Pancake House, Inc., decided by Illinois Appellate Court on March 28, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Law Offic...