Sheppard & White, PA v. City of Jacksonville

Summary

The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the district court’s fee award for Sheppard & White, holding that the $40‑$50 hourly rate for appointed capital‑case counsel was not confiscatory, and it reversed and remanded the Shirley decision, directing that the attorney be paid $100 per hour as originally awarded. The Court based its rulings on substantial evidence and the statutory framework of section 925.036.