Legal Opinion
Smith v. Boscov's Department Store
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided April 22, 1993PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHarvey, J.
Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court (Smyk, J.), entered April 6, 1992 in Broome County, which, inter alia, determined the amount of counsel fees owed by plaintiff to defendant.
Plaintiff sustained injuries when she slipped and fell at defendant’s department store in Broome County. On November 14, 1990, plaintiff retained attorney Scott Gottlieb to represent her in connection with this case. At the time plaintiff contacted Gottlieb, she had already received an offer to settle from defendant’s insurance carrier for approximately $29,000. Plaintiff entered into a retainer agreement with…
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- In re ShaadAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1977
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