James E. Brady, III v. Patrick B. Starke, and Patrick B. Starke, Attorney at Law, P.C.

James Brady (“Brady”) appeals from the entry of judgment in favor of Patrick Starke (“Starke”) and Patrick B. Starke, Attorney at Law, P.C. (“Law Firm”) on Brady’s claim to declare a fee-sharing agreement unenforceable, and on Starke’s and Law Firm’s counterclaim for breach of contract. Because a valid and enforceable fee-sharing agreement existed between the parties, we affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background 1

Brady and Starke are licensed attorneys in Missouri. Starke has practiced law for over thirty years, while Brady has been admitted to practice law since 2009. From approximately May…