Trotter v. Nelson

OPINION

SHARPNACK, Chief Judge.

This case comes to us on interlocutory appeal. The sole issue raised is whether a fee splitting agreement between Stephen Trotter, a lawyer, and his nonlawyer employee violates public policy and is, therefore, unenforceable. Trotter appeals the denial of partial summary judgment by the trial court on the issue of breach of contract. We affirm.

Trotter is an attorney Hcensed to practice law in Indiana. Lesa Nelson is Trotter's former employee who worked for him from July 1986 until the end of 1989. Nelson is not admitted to practice law in any jurisdiction.

Nelson…