Ashford v. Interstate Trucking Corp. of America

OPINION

KALITOWSKI, Judge.

Appellant Selmer Law Firm, P.A. seeks review of the district court’s determination as to the amount of appellant’s attorney’s hen, contending the district court erred in not calculating the hen based upon appellant’s hourly fees. Respondent cross-appeals, contending the district court erred in finding that appellant had a valid hen.

FACTS

In 1990, appellant began representing respondent Anita Ashford in a personal injury action. Payment for appellant’s services was based on a contingency fee contract. During the course of appehant’s representation, a dispute arose…