GILMORE BY GILMORE v. Dondero

BECK, Judge:

The central issue on appeal is whether the trial court abused its discretion in reducing the amount of counsel fees payable out of the proceeds of a compromise of a minor’s claim from the one-third fee agreed to between counsel and the minor’s parents to a one-quarter fee. We find no abuse of discretion and affirm.

On May 20, 1988, Shani Gilmore, then 9 years old, was injured when she was struck by a car operated by Victoria Dondero. Ms. Dondero was insured by Aetna Casualty and Surety Insurance Company for $100,000 liability coverage. Sheila and Marvin Gilmore, Shani’s parents…