Preston Law Firm, L.L.C. v. Mariner Health Care Management Co.

This appeal arises from a dispute between Mariner Health Care (Mariner) and the Preston Law Firm (the Law Firm) over legal fees. Because a valid compromise was formed through email communications, and because the terms of the compromise clearly and explicitly provided for a permanent discount, we vacate and remand for entry of judgment in favor of Mariner.

FACTS AND BACKGROUND

For many years, the Law Firm represented Mariner in numerous litigation matters. For the most part, they maintained a good working relationship. In late 2004 and early 2005, Mariner fell behind on paying its legal fees 1…