Costello v. Davis

WALLACE, Judge.

Tamara Costello, individually and as co-personal representative of the estate of Scott Davis, deceased, appeals the trial court’s order awarding The Law Offices of Omar F. Medina, P.A., $50,000 in attorney’s fees and $4371.51 in costs for services rendered in a wrongful death action. The contingent fee agreement pursuant to which Mr. Medina claimed entitlement to the fees and costs awarded was signed by Gary Davis, the other co-personal representative of the estate, but it was never signed or otherwise ratified by Mrs. Costello. Because co-personal representatives are required…