Ramos v. Orthodontic Centers of Florida, Inc.

Gisleda Ramos petitions for a writ of certiorari seeking review of a trial court order that awarded attorney’s fees and costs to respondent, Orthodontic Centers of Florida. The order was entered after Ramos had voluntarily dismissed a counterclaim. This is a final order, Canfield v. Cántele, 837 So.2d 371 (Fla.2002), and we accordingly treat this as a plenary appeal.

Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.525 provides, “Any party seeking .a judgment taxing costs, attorneys’ fees, or both shall serve a motion within thirty days after filing of the judgment, including a judgment of dismissal, or the…