Jackson v. Ryan's Family Steak House

I concur with the majority opinion. A JCC has a duty to award fees that are reasonably related to the amount a conscientious and diligent attorney would be expected to charge under similar circumstances. To award a fee amount that is excessive to the point it “shocks the conscience” of the JCC who presided over the case is illogical and contrary to the primary goal of the statute. Therefore, I agree that the JCC’s order should be affirmed.

Background

Claimant filed a petition for benefits (PFB) for authorization of psychiatric treatment, prescription reimbursement, and payment of mileage. After…