Ellis, Funk, Goldberg, Labovitz & Dokson, P.C. v. Kleinberger
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Judge Harold R. Banke.
Ellis, Funk, Goldberg, Labovitz & Dokson, P.C. (“EFGL&D”) asserted an attorneys’ lien against Itamar Kleinberger, its former client. Enumerating two errors, EFGL&D appeals the order declaring that lien forfeited and cancelled.
EFGL&D represented Kleinberger in the sale of his interest in KES Irrigation System, Inc. (“ICES”), a closely held corporation. EFGL&D also represented Kleinberger in a dispute with KES over post-sale complications arising between Kleinberger, KES, and his former business partner. Ultimately, the dispute with KES was resolved through an arbitration…
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