Zunshine v. Cott, 08ap-347 (2-3-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} This is the third appeal brought by an attorney against his former client over a fee dispute. Because the facts and issues relevant to this case require a thorough understanding of what this court and the trial courts have previously decided, we must recapitulate the facts and procedural posture.

{¶ 2} Helen I. Cott received soft tissue injuries during an automobile collision in May 2003. Cott hired attorney Zach Zunshine to represent her in the personal injury matter against the tortfeasor, the tortfeasor's insurance company, and also State Farm, Cott's own insurance company.…