After a month-long battle, Hameed and Fein Such reached a $10,000 settlement on October 5, with Marcus & Zelman now angling for a larger slice of the pie.
Legal Victory or Legal Gambling?
The law firm is steadfast in its belief that Anne Hameed is the triumphant party. They argue that despite statutory damages being capped at $1,000 in any Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, Hameed walked away with $10,000 in damages. This, they claim, undeniably establishes her as the winner.
Facing the Challenge
While their requested fees appear to dwarf the settlement, Marcus & Zelman maintains that their billing practices are beyond reproach. They emphasize that there is no double-billing or redundancy in document review, asserting that their fees are justified by the extensive time and attention required to navigate the case.
Marcus & Zelman Seeks $29K in Attorney Fees : The Opposing Side
Fein Such Kahn & Shepard, the defendant in this legal showdown, has yet to respond to the bold fee request, leaving the courtroom spectators in suspense.
Marcus & Zelman Seeks $29K in Attorney Fees : Key Players
Anne Hameed’s interests are represented by Yitzchak Zelman and Ari Hillel Marcus, the formidable legal team behind her.
