Attorney Fee Awards Imposed On Losing Lenders May Be Available In Successful Foreclosure Defense In Florida

Attorneys in Florida who are considering taking on the pro bono representation of a homeowner facing foreclosure may be interested in the possibility of converting their pro bono opportunity into a fee-paying, contingency fee case.

A 1999 court decision by a Florida appeals court illustrates how attorneys representing Florida homeowner/defendants in a foreclosure action can, if successful in their defense, request and may be granted court awarded legal fees, the liability for which will be imposed on the losing foreclosing plaintiff, the mortgage lender.

For more, see Attorney Fee Awards For Successful Foreclosure Defense In Florida, posted on the companion blog.

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