Legal Opinion
Siegel v. Rowe
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided October 5, 2011No. 2D10-2796, 2D10-2864PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WALLACE, Judge.
Gary R. Siegel and Cynthia A. Leahy-Fernandez challenge awards of attorney’s fees made against them under section 57.105(1), Florida Statutes (2006). In the underlying action brought by Ms. Leahy-Fernandez, who was represented by Mr. Siegel, the circuit court ruled against Ms. Leahy-Fernandez on her claims. Because Ms. Leahy-Fernandez presented evidence at the final hearing that tended to prove the material facts necessary to establish her claims, we reverse the attorney’s fee awards.
I. THE FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Ms. Leahy-Fernandez was a petty officer in the United…
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