Fadel v. Deseret First Credit Union

Opinion

POHLMAN⅛ Judge:

¶ 1 Géorge K. Fadel appeals the district court’s judgment entered in favor of Deseret First Credit Union (Deseret First). Fadel contends the court erred in dismissing his complaint that sought to foreclose an attorney’s lien. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

The Underlying Lawsuit

¶ 2 Jerry W. Parkin as successor trustee for the Wilma G. Parkin Family Protection Trust (the Trust) owned a piece of real property in Bountiful, Utah. Deseret First claimed an interest in the property and brought suit against the Trust to quiet title. The Trust hired Fadel to represent it in the litigation…