Dowling v. Chicago Options Associates, Inc.

PRESIDING JUSTICE GARCIA

delivered the opinion of the court:

This appeal comes to us from supplementary proceedings instituted by the plaintiff, Brian Dowling, against DLA Piper, Rudnick, Gray, Cary (US), LLP (Piper Rudnick). Dowling instituted the supplementary proceedings to enforce judgments entered against Piper Rudnick’s client, Michael Davis, which totaled $817,830.45. On appeal, Piper Rudnick argues that the circuit court exceeded its authority when it ordered Piper Rudnick to turn over the retainer funds deposited by Davis in anticipation of legal services.

BACKGROUND

In May and October…