Erwin v. Henson

STARCHER, Justice:

The appellant in this matter, Robin L. Godfrey (“Godfrey”), is an attorney who was appointed as guardian ad litem for the infants, Jody R. Henson and Jeremy Henson, in two eases before the Circuit Court of Kanawha County. The appointment was made pursuant to an insurance settlement offer in both cases. The settlement was offered as a result of a car wreck in which one of the infants was injured, and the mother of both children was killed.

The guardian ad litem represented the interests of the infants throughout the proceedings and requested his fees and costs at the final…