Foreman v. Northern Trust Bank of Florida, N.A.

KELLY, Judge.

Michael L. Foreman appeals the order awarding him attorney’s fees for work performed in connection with the administration of an estate. Because the trial court erroneously concluded that Foreman’s fee petition sought fees he had previously been awarded, we reverse.

In April 2002, Frances Pomer hired Foreman to represent her as co-personal representative of the estate of her husband, Sydney Pomer. Citing irreconcilable differences, Foreman withdrew as counsel on September 23, 2002. Foreman submitted a bill to Mrs. Pomer but the bill remained unpaid. Foreman was then forced to file…