20 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 822a
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GUN CLUB CHIROPRACTIC CENTER, INC., Plaintiff, vs. STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY, Defendant. County Court, 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County. Case No. 50-2011-SC-010572-XXXX-SB RD. May 10, 2013. Reginald Corlew, Judge. Counsel: Harley Kane, for Plaintiff. Jacqueline Zewski, Matt Hellman, P.A., for Defendant.
ORDER INCORPORATING FINAL JUDGMENTON PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO SETREASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEE
This action was heard on April 16th, 2013 the PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO SET REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEE. Upon consideration, it is
IT IS ORDERED and ADJUDGED that:
1. The PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO SET REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEE is hereby GRANTED.
2. Attorney, Charles J. Kane, Esq. is entitled to 1.2 hours for reasonable time spent in this case. An hourly rate $300 is reasonable for Mr. Charles J. Kane.
3. Attorney, Harley N. Kane, Esq. is entitled to 20.2 hours for reasonable time spent in this case. An hourly rate of $300 is reasonable for Mr. Harley N. Kane.
4. Attorney, Jeremy H. Rabbani, Esq. is entitled to 3.9 hours for reasonable time spent in this case. An hourly rate of $200 is reasonable for Mr. Rabbani.
5. Attorney, Harriett L. Uris, Esq. is entitled to 4.1hours for reasonable time spent in this case. An hourly rate of $300 is reasonable for Ms. Uris.
6. Attorney, Michelle J. Kane, Esq. is entitled to .2 hours for reasonable time spent in this case. An hourly rate of $200 is reasonable for Mrs. Kane.
7. Legal assistant, Scott R. Kane is entitled to 2 hours for reasonable time spent in this case. An hourly rate $100 is reasonable for Mr. Kane.
8. The Plaintiff’s Expert Witness, Attorney, Rafael Katz, Esq. was necessary to render an opinion relating to the reasonable number of hours, a reasonable hourly rate, and the applicability of a contingency fee multiplier. Mr. Katz was required to take time away from his practice and is entitled to 5 hours for reasonable time spent in this case. An hourly rate of $300 is reasonable for Mr. Katz.
9. The Plaintiff did not seek a contingency fee multiplier in this case.
10. The Plaintiff is awarded taxable costs of $105.
11. Judgment against the Defendant is Granted in the principal amount of $10,275 plus prejudgment interest from TBD for a total amount of $10,275, for which let execution issue.
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