Law Office of James E. Dusek, P.A. v. T.R. Enterprises

BENTON, Judge.

When the parties reached a settlement consisting of a “lump-sum payment in exchange for the employer’s or carrier’s release from liability for future medical expenses, as well as future payments of compensation and *510rehabilitation expenses,” section 440.20(12)(b), Florida Statutes (1991), the merits of John Sandham’s claims then pending below against co-appellees were resolved. Remaining for decision, however, was appellant’s contention that, as the lawyer who filed the original claim for benefits on Mr. Sand-ham’s behalf, and represented him thereafter until Mr. Sandham…