Patterson v. A Law Office of Lauri J. Goldstein, P.A.

Patricia Patterson, the employee in this unpaid wages action, appeals a final summary judgment in favor of her former employer, A Law Office of Lauri J. Gold-stein, P.A. The issue before this Court is whether a bonus arrangement that violates rule 4-5.4(a) of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar (improper fee-sharing with nonlaw-yer) is enforceable by a paralegal who seeks unpaid wages due under the agreement. We conclude that, under the facts presented, the agreement is enforceable and reverse the summary judgment.

Pursuant to the facts as conceded for the…