Jim Adler's counterclaims dismissed in suit accusing him of wanting fees despite not doing any legal work
HOUSTON – Back in March, a local man sued Jim Adler & Associates, claiming the “Texas Hammer” wants a cut of attorney’s fees that he didn’t earn. Court records show Adler answered the suit on May 10 and asserted counterclaims, which the trial dismissed on July 2. Plaintiff Avery Battle filed the suit on March 11 in Harris County District Court, seeking $100,000 in damages. According to the lawsuit, Battle hired and fired Adler within a 72 hour time period to represent him in a car wreck suit. Claiming he was not fired for “good cause,” Adler now demands from Battle one third of ...
Source: setexasrecord.com