Hobson v. Bradley & Drendel, Ltd.

OPINION

This action is for the recovery of attorney fees. John Drendel, a member of respondent law firm, was the attorney for appellant Overland, Inc., prior to August 22, 1977. Respondent was to be paid an annual retainer fee to handle the day-to-day legal matters of the corporation. Respondent also represented appellant R. H. Hobson individually in a contested divorce action from its inception in October, 1974, through about August of 1977.

Respondent filed suit in 1978 for recovery of attorney fees allegedly owed. The complaint contended, in part, that respondent represented appellant Hobson…