Gerhardt v. Coen

HEARD, Judge.

This suit was instituted by Gerhardt & Walker, a professional corporation under an assignment from C. William Gerhardt for attorney’s fees earned while being retained by Eugene J. Coen, an attorney of Shreveport. Plaintiff contends it is entitled to professional fees on a quantum meruit basis in the sum of $2,234.10. Defendant denied owing any attorney’s fees whatsoever and reconvened for $2,000 as attorney’s fees in defending this suit, as well as damages for embarrassment and mental anguish of $25,000. Judgment was rendered in favor of Gerhardt & Walker for $750. Thereafter…