Santini v. Cleveland Clinic Florida

In this matter, we undo a series of egregious wrongs perpetrated upon the appellants, all of which were compounded by the assertion of frivolous defenses of numerous and patently erroneous trial court orders.

Dr. Roberta Santini appeals an order enforcing a charging lien filed by her former attorney, Bartley C. Miller. She asserts that Miller forfeited his rights to compensation pursuant to a contingency fee agreement because he withdrew his representation prior to the occurrence of the contingency. We agree that the trial court erred in permitting Miller to enforce his charging lien, reverse…