Dorothy Lavon W. Coleman v. Keith M. Coleman (ShawnCoulson, LLP, Wheeler & Franks Law Firm, P.C., Movants in Fee Dispute) - Dissenting Opinion

The majority opinion in this case is detailed and thorough. However, because I disagree with the basic premise upon which the majority opinion rests, I must dissent. The majority opinion concludes that the trial court had subject matter jurisdiction to consider and award Shawn Coulson its requested fee on the basis of the contractual attorney lien included in Ms. Coleman’s contract with Shawn Coulson. I respectfully disagree, and instead, conclude that the trial court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to award Shawn Coulson its requested fee in this matter.