Rotenberg v. Richards

Opinion by

Judge CRISWELL.

In this action to collect attorney fees, plaintiff, Lawrence Rotenberg, appeals from the summary judgment entered in favor of defendant, Robert M. Richards, based upon the statute of limitations. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

In March 1988, plaintiff and defendant entered into a written retainer agreement pursuant to which plaintiff was to represent defendant with respect to defendant’s personal injury claim. The agreement provided, generally, that plaintiff would be paid a percentage of the gross amount of money or benefit…