Boren v. Kirk

WATT, Justice:

SUMMARY OF FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Appellant, Leah Dawn Kirk (“client”), hired appellee, Robert G. Boren (“lawyer”), to represent her in a divorce/custody/support action. The contract for employment required, and the client paid, a $750.00 retainer, which was to be credited against the hourly rate of $125.00 for the lawyer’s services. The contract also provided, among other things, that the client “will receive a detailed summary of all legal fees and costs on a monthly billing statement....” Client received her first bill five months after the contract was signed. The bill…