Sarman v. Goldwater, Taber and Hill

OPINION

By the Court,

Thompson, J.:

The guardian appeals from a final order entered in a guardianship matter. She had discharged her attorneys and substituted another. The order in question directed the requested substitution, fixed the fee due the displaced attorneys, and directed them to deliver their files and records to the guardian’s new counsel upon payment of the fee or giving appropriate security therefor. The substitution has been made. Three issues are raised on this appeal: Whether the guardian is personally liable to her displaced attorneys for professional services rendered; whether…