Champlain Towers North Associates v. Cohen

Following this court’s opinion in Cohen v. Champlain Towers North Associates, 452 So.2d 989 (Fla. 3d DCA 1984), the matter recurred in the trial court and a final judgment was rendered in favor of Sylvia Cohen. Thereafter a motion for attorney’s fees was heard at which time a fee agreement was disclosed requiring a $2,000 retainer plus one-third of any recovery. The trial court heard evidence and found the agreement to be reasonable and awarded to Sylvia Cohen, as the successful party, attorney’s fees against Champlain Towers in accordance with the agreement. Thereafter the matter came on for…