Hamilton v. Burns

Judge Terri F. Love

| ¶This appeal arises from the defendant’s representation of the plaintiff. Plaintiff hired defendant to represent him in an underlying criminal proceeding. Plaintiff paid defendant a partial fee of $6,900 before terminating defendant’s representation prior to trial. Plaintiff then sought the return of the fees paid. After refusing an offer of $1,000, plaintiff filed suit against defendant for malpractice/breach of contract. Defendant failed to answer plaintiffs petition. The trial court entered a preliminary default judgment for plaintiff. Defendant then filed a motion to…