Lester v. Dawson

TOAL, Justice:

In this attorneys’ fee dispute, Appellant Dawson (“Client”) argues he was entitled to a trial by jury. Because Dawson did not timely appeal the denial of his request for a jury trial, he is barred from bringing this appeal. However, we take this opportunity to clarify that an action by an attorney for recovery of sums owed under a fee agreement between the attorney and his client constitutes an action in law with the right to a trial by jury.

Factual/Procedural Background

Attorney Ken Lester (“Attorney”) represented Client in a domestic matter. Client paid Attorney a $5000…