McAdam v. Dynes

ERICKSTAD, Chief Justice.

We granted Toby McAdam’s petition to review a decision of the North Dakota Temporary Court of Appeals affirming a summary judgment in favor of George T. Dynes. McAdam v. Dynes, 445 N.W.2d 25 (N.D.1988). We reverse and remand.

Without executing a written fee agreement, Dynes represented McAdam in a claim against West River Management for wrongful discharge under the Fair Labor Standards Act. McAdam and West River Management ultimately settled the matter for $15,800. According to Dynes, that representation of McAdam resulted in total attorney fees and out-of-pocket…