Hawkins v. Powers

KIRSHBAUM, Judge.

These consolidated appeals involve a single civil action commenced by a client, Erika Hawkins, against her attorney, William Powers. After a trial to court, judgment was entered for Hawkins and against Powers in the amount of $27,618.80. Powers appeals the judgment against him, and Hawkins appeals the denial of her claim for pre-judgment interest. We affirm.

The record reveals that between 1973 and 1976 Powers represented Hawkins in several different legal proceedings. While investigating the initial matter in which he represented Hawkins, Powers discovered information…