Byrne v. LeBlond

OPINION OF THE COURT

Arthur M. Schack, J.

*878After settlement of the instant case by plaintiffs incoming attorneys, Michael A. Zimmerman & Associates, EC., plaintiffs outgoing attorneys, Rovegno and Taylor, EC., move for an order to determine the division of legal fees between the incoming and outgoing attorneys. Mr. Zimmerman disputes Rovegno and Taylor’s motion, claiming that the outgoing attorneys were discharged for cause and not entitled to any fee, or in the alternative, if discharged without cause, Rovegno and Taylor should have their fee determined on a quantum meruit basis. For the…