Brake v. Sotolongo

Robert Brake appeals a final judgment awarding attorney’s fees. We reverse.

Brake was counsel for Wilma Corwin, formerly known as Wilma Sotolongo, in a matrimonial matter. At the conclusion of the litigation, the court heard the application for assessment of attorney's fees against former husband Raul Sotolongo, appellee here, pursuant to section 61.16, Florida Statutes (1989). The general master ruled that the award of attorney’s fees could not exceed the hourly rate agreed on between Brake and his client Wilma Corwin, the former wife. Based on the rule announced in Levy v. Levy, 483 So.2d…