Hughes and Coleman, Pllc v. Ann Clark Chambers of the Estate of James W. Chambers

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

JUSTICE WRIGHT

Personal-injury law firm Hughes & Coleman was hired by Travis Underwood after-he was injured in a car crash. Underwood eventually became dissatisfied with the firm and fired them. Shortly after discharging Hughes & Coleman and hiring another attorney, Underwood agreed to a final settlement of his claims. This appeal asks whether Hughes & Coleman is entitled to be compensated for their, services rendered before being' fired. Our precedent entitles a discharged lawyer to receive, on a quantum meruit basis, a portion of a contingency fee on a former client’s…