485 So. 2d 879 - Boyle v. Boyle’s Empirical Analysis

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24 state decisions

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1. “[I]n computing an attorney fee, the trial judge should (1) determine the number of hours reasonably expended on the litigation; (2) determine the reasonable hourly rate for this type of litigation; (3) multiply the result of (1) and (2); and, when appropriate, (4) adjust the fee on the basis of the contingent nature of the litigation or the failure to prevail on a claim or claims. Application of the Disciplinary Rule 2-106 criteria in this manner will provide trial judges with objective guidance in the awarding of reasonable attorney fees and allow parties an opportunity for meaningful appellate review.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 528 So. 2d 80 - Lanham v. Lanham

2. “[a]lthough... the record contain[ed] sufficient, competent evidence upon which the trial judge could have based its award according to the criteria as set forth in Rowe , neither the record nor the order set[ ] forth any specific findings as required by Rowe . " The opinion, however, did not explain why Rowe requirements are different from other statutorily imposed requirements or how the appellant demonstrated a "miscarriage of justice”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Harris v. McKinney

3. “appropriateness of the reduction or enhancement figures,”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 528 So. 2d 80 - Lanham v. Lanham