Adams v. Rhoad

In this cross-appeal, David Adams and Dennis Rhoad appeal the circuit court’s order affirming and modifying the probate court’s award of attorney’s fees to Adams. Rhoad argues the circuit court erred in: (1) finding a prior circuit court order was controlling as the law of the case and required an award of attorney’s fees; (2) awarding attorney’s fees when the contingencies of the written fee agreement were not met prior to Adams’ suspension and ultimate disbarment; and (3) failing to find Adams’ claim for attorney’s fees was barred pursuant to the unclean hands doctrine. Adams argues the…