She also largely accepted the reasonableness of the time sheets submitted by plaintiff's counsel, except for a charge for travel time to Charlotte. Plaintiff's counsel contested whether any pre-suit offer was made. Defendant filed timely notice of appeal. She argues the trial court abused its discretion in awarding attorney fees under N.C. Gen. Stat. 132 N.C. App.
Defendant also challenges the award of a fee four times greater than the jury verdict.
The award of attorney's fees pursuant to this statute is a matter of judicial discretion. 26 N.C. App. In deciding whether a fee award under N.C. Gen. Stat. Brookwood Unit Ownership Assn. 120 N.C. App.