Stanton v. Saks

Appellant, an attorney, brought this action 1 to recover $1,201.31, the unpaid portion of his $1,850 fee for representing appel-lee in a divorce suit. He was awarded $300. 2 We affirm.

After receiving a $500 retainer, appellant continued to settle the action on behalf of appellee. On the day set for trial, a settlement was reached. Appellant’s total bill, including the retainer, was approximately $1,850. The opposing attorney charged his client approximately $675.

Appellant and appellee did not enter into a written fee agreement. 3 Appellee testified that he was under the impression that the…