Maynard Steel Casting Co. v. Sheedy

¶ 1. Michael T. Sheedy appeals from a judgment requiring him to disgorge $132,800 in attorney fees. Sheedy asserts the trial court applied the wrong burden of proof; Maynard Steel Casting Company failed to present any expert testimony as to the reasonableness of Sheedy's fees; the trial court improperly substituted its opinion as to the reasonableness of a contingent fee agreement; the trial court erred in invalidating a valid contingent fee agreement; and the trial court erred in holding that Sheedy assumed no risk in representing Maynard Steel.

¶ 2. Contrary to Sheedy's arguments, a…