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IN RE BUGGS EX REL. RENGIFO

No. 1D12-3836.

122 So.3d 519 (2013)

In re Charles BUGGS, Deceased, by and Through Lita RENGIFO, Personal Representative, Appellant.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.

October 9, 2013.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Scott Distasio of Distasio Law Firm, Tampa; Celene H. Humphries and Sarah C. Pellenbarg of Brannock & Humphries, Tampa, for Appellant.

PER CURIAM.

Appellant challenges the trial court's denial of her petition for approval of an attorney's fees contract. Because the trial court failed to comply with the requirements of the applicable rule, we reverse.

Appellant chose the Distasio Law Firm to represent her in a medical malpractice action. Due to the nature of her claim, the firm would only represent her if she agreed to a straight 40% contingency fee. Pursuant to Rule 4-1.5(f)(4)(B)(ii) of...

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