State Ex Rel. Nebraska State Bar Ass'n v. Mefferd

INTRODUCTION

Formal charges were filed by the Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA), relator, against Michael L. Mefferd, respondent, a member of the NSBA since 1980. For the reasons set forth below, we order the respondent suspended from the practice of law for a period of 1 year.

FACTS OF CASE

In the summer of 1995, Kimberly Alderman, then the wife of Paul Alderman, contacted Mefferd. Kimberly Alderman was seeking legal representation for her husband, who had been charged with criminal offenses. Mefferd and Kimberly Alderman orally agreed that Mefferd would be paid $2,500 to represent Paul…