Hurrell Cantrall handled an appeal of an attorneys’ fee award under 42 U.S.C. Section 1988 on behalf of a public entity.  In that case, the trial court awarded the plaintiff’s counsel over $300,000 in attorneys’ fees.  On the appeal, we argued that the statutory basis relied upon by the plaintiff did not apply due to procedural actions which occurred at the trial court level.  The appellate court agreed with our arguments and reversed the award to the plaintiff, and awarded our client costs.   

Hurrell Cantrall LLP extends its congratulations to Blair Schlecter and Jamie Webb-Akasaka for their promotion to Partner at the firm.  We would also like to congratulate Lisa Martinelli and Jill A. Wood for their promotion to Equity Partner.