Kling

INTRODUCTION

This is the third appeal in long-running litigation between attorney Steven Horn and his former client, Anthony Kling (also an attorney), litigation that continues, even as we decide this appeal. Kling and three entities he is associated with—Kling Corporation, 3123 SMB LLC, and Lincoln One Corporation (the Kling Entities)—appeal from a postjudgment, post-notice-of- appeal order awarding Horn attorneys’ fees. The trial court initially entered a judgment that stated each side was to bear its fees and costs. Horn filed a motion to amend the judgment to remove that provision, in preparation for filing a motion for attorneys’ fees. But before the court ruled on Horn’s motion, Kling filed a notice of appeal from the judgment. The trial court eventually granted Horn’s motion to amend the judgment, amended the judgment to delete the provision stating each side was to bear its fees and costs, and issued an award of attorneys’ fees in favor of Horn and against Kling and the Kling Entities. Kling and the Kling Entities appeal, contending the trial court did not have jurisdiction to amend the judgment and award attorneys’ fees after Kling filed his notice of appeal. They have a…