Fassero v. Weinstock & Scavo, P.C.

Phipps, Judge.

Dr. Jeffrey Fassero and his wife, Lysa Fassero (Fassero), were involved in a divorce action. Fassero was represented by the law firm of Weinstock & Scavo, P.C. (Weinstock). A settlement agreement was negotiated under which Dr. Fassero was obligated to pay Weinstock the bulk of Fassero’s attorney fees. After paying some of the fees, Dr. Fassero defaulted. Weinstock then sued Fassero to recover the balance of the debt. In defense, Fassero pled novation. Finding no evidence sufficient to establish all of the elements of novation, the trial court awarded summary judgment to…