Cathcart v. Robison, Lyle, Belaustegui & Robb

OPINION

The Facts

Dr. Robert Cathcart filed for divorce from his wife, appellant Patricia Cathcart, in August, 1979. During approximately the next two years, Patricia had a number of attorneys represent her in the divorce proceedings. Finally, she retained Kent R. Robi-son, Esq. (Robison) upon the recommendation of a friend who was an administrative law judge.

Robison was retained by Patricia in May of 1981. He took the case and was almost immediately successful in motivating Dr. Cathcart, who had a history of ignoring court orders to support his wife and children, to comply by having a bench…