Krantz v. Chessick

Respondent, Kenneth C. Chessick, appeals from a judgment order of the circuit court of Cook County finding in favor of petitioners, Patricia T. Krantz, executor of the will of Quentin R. Krantz, and Jay S. Bleecker, in a dispute over the amount of attorney fees owed to respondent. Petitioners cross-appeal. We affirm.

I. Facts

Quentin R. Krantz (Krantz) and Bleecker hired respondent, an attorney, to prosecute their claims, and each executed a retainer contract, which stated in part:

"I agree to pay KENNETH C. CHESSICK for services to be rendered pursuant to this retainer and employment, a sum…