A nine-year litigation battle over a title insurance claim that the lead lawyer described as “not very sexy“ has finally concluded in a way that made him happy nonetheless—with a $4.5 million payment.

“I’m more happy about the results for the client,” said Bryan Knight of Knight Palmer, who along with Sherri Buda represented a real estate investment group called RM Kids. “They actually stood up to the insurance company where many people would have bowed out years ago.”