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1 Apr 2009, 4:58 am
In the realm of fee-sharing disputes, "courts will not inquire into the precise worth of the services performed by the parties" (Benjamin v Koeppel, 85 NY2d 549, 556 [1995]). [read post]
3 Dec 2009, 3:18 am by Andrew Lavoott Bluestone
Concerning the proportionality requirement of DR 2-107, in fee-splitting disputes between attorneys, the Court of Appeals has stated that "courts will not inquire into the precise worth of the services performed by the" attorneys (see Benjamin v Koeppel, 85 NY2d 549, 556 [1995]). [read post]
14 Nov 2022, 4:56 am by Franklin C. McRoberts
In Benjamin v Koeppel (85 NY2d 549 [1995]), the Court ruled that an attorney was not disqualified from recovering legal fees because of failure to file a biennial registration statement, commenting that “courts are especially skeptical of efforts by clients or customers to use public policy as a sword for personal gain rather than a shield for the public good. [read post]