O'Meyer v. Idaho State Bar

SCHROEDER, Justice.

Kurt O’Meyer (O’Meyer) seeks reversal of the decision of the Idaho State Bar which denied his claim for relief from the Client Security Fund.

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BACKGROUND

O’Meyer was in an auto accident in 1996. He retained attorney Michael B. McFarland in early 1998 to pursue damages related to the accident. McFarland was hired on a contingency basis, although O’Meyer would pay all costs associated with the litigation. McFarland filed a complaint in June of 1998 in Kootenai County and an amended complaint in September of 1998. He apparently proceeded with settlement negotiations,…