Calley v. Woodruff

BLUE, Acting Chief Judge.

Garrett D. and Linda May Calley appeal from a final order that awarded their former attorney, Thomas M. Woodruff, $10,-000 in attorney’s fees and costs. Because there was insufficient evidence that Mr. Calley’s conduct would cause Mr. Wood-ruff to violate an ethical rule, we reverse in part and affirm in part.

The Calleys hired Mr. Woodruff to handle a personal injury case on a contingency fee basis. Prior to the conclusion of the case, Mr. Woodruff withdrew and filed a charging lien for his fees and costs. The Calleys retained - a new attorney who obtained a…