Hennig Kramer Ruiz & Singh LLP, a firm widely known for its successful settlement of a $2 million employment class action last year, has found itself embroiled in a dispute revolving around attorney fees. The bone of contention is the alleged refusal of another firm, the Ottinger Firm, to agree on a fair division of $666,666 in attorney fees from the said case. This conflict arose, according to a yet-to-be-filed complaint that was prepared last Friday.
The details of the complaint are still not public and it’s unclear whether the document will be officially filed. What stands prominent in this unfolding situation is a glimpse into the inner workings of big litigation firms, often hidden from the public eye. Such issues of fee splits can raise questions on inter-firm cooperation and seamless workflow, two aspects essential in the pursuit of big ticket cases.
As legal professionals working in a globally connected environment, it becomes critical to keep an eye on such cases of potential conflict that often surface in global law firms. This case with Hennig Kramer offers a reminder of the complexities in dividing fees for collaborative cases and the potential for disputes.
More details about the dispute are available here.