Legal Opinion
Jose Marin v. Constitution Realty v. David B. Golomb
New York Court of Appeals
Decided February 9, 2017No. 2PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Chief Judge DiFiore.
Plaintiffs Jose and Ada Marin obtained an $8 million settlement for serious injuries Jose Marin sustained when he fell approximately 40 feet while working on a building in Manhattan. This appeal concerns a fee dispute between plaintiffs’ attorney of record in that action, Sheryl Menkes, and two attorneys she engaged to assist her: Jeffrey A. Manheimer and David B. Golomb. Based on the plain language of their respective fee-sharing agreements, we conclude that Manheimer is entitled to 20% of net attorneys’ fees and Golomb is entitled to 12% of net…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Greenfield v. Philles Records, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 2002
- Beal Savings Bank v. SommerNew York Court of Appeals · 2007
- Benjamin v. KoeppelNew York Court of Appeals · 1995
- Samuel v. Druckman & Sinel, LLPNew York Court of Appeals · 2009
- Marin v. Constitution Realty, LLCAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2015
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