Achrem v. Expressway Plaza Ltd. Partnership

OPINION

Shawn Nicholson (“Shawn”) suffered personal injuries during athletic activities at his school. Shawn and his mother, Marcia Ann Nicholson (“Marcia”), hired appellant Edward J. Achrem (“Achrem”) to represent them in a legal proceeding against Shawn’s school. Shawn’s lawsuit was settled for $45,000.00.

Prior to Shawn’s injuries, Marcia leased part of a building from respondent Expressway Plaza Limited Partnership (“Expressway”). After Marcia failed to pay rent and other expenses, Shawn and Marcia executed an irrevocable assignment that assigned to Expressway part of Shawn’s proceeds from…