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On April 24, 2000, a trial of the Eckell, Sparks case
commenced in the court of common pleas. In early May 2000 the
administrators pro tem., the Glovers, and Eckell, Sparks entered
into a settlement whereby Eckell, Sparks agreed to pay $750,000 for
the release of all claims asserted in both the civil action and the
will contest. Total litigation costs of $203,659 were incurred in
the action, resulting in a net recovery of $546,341.
Attorney’s Fees in Litigation of Decedent’s Estate
The law firm of Lamb, Windle represented the Glovers with
respect to matters relating to decedent’s estate. Lamb, Windle
billed the Glovers $269,206; the estate paid the bill. Of the
amount paid, $91,192 was for services performed before the
administrators pro tem. were appointed, and $178,014 was for
services performed after that appointment.
The law firm of Gawthrop, Greenwood & Halsted represented the
administrators pro tem. on the matters regarding Ms. Hurley and
Eckell, Sparks. A letter dated August 28, 2000, reflects
attorney’s fees of $206,024.27 related to the Hurley matter and
$18,205.50 related to the Eckell, Sparks matter.
Mr. Glover was actively involved in all litigation involving
the estate. He maintained a detailed log on time spent on matters
relating to the estate. Mr. Glover estimated that he spent 1,858
hours on estate matters. He was not employed by the administrators
pro tem. or their law firm to assist them with estate matters.
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