Leroy H. Merkle, Jr., P.A. v. Weems

LaROSE, Judge.

LeRoy H. Merkle, Jr., appeals an order denying his petition for attorney’s fees and costs in a guardianship matter. We have jurisdiction. Fla. R.App. P. 9.080(b)(1)(A). The trial court applied the incorrect law. Accordingly, we must reverse.

Mr. Merkle represented the guardian of the ward, K.R.C. The guardian discharged Mr. Merkle as counsel and retained another law firm. Mr. Merkle then filed a petition for attorney’s fees related to his representation. The guardian objected. She argued that Mr. Merkle billed for administrative tasks. She also argued that the guardian could have…