Opinion ID: 1196615
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Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Additional Facts Found by Trial Panel

Text: In addition to the stipulated facts, the trial panel found that the client believed she had an agreement with Farrant for the payment of attorney fees. She asserted that Farrant was to be paid at the conclusion of an unrelated civil action. The check for expenses was executed shortly after Clapper received either a partial settlement or a loan from one of the defendants in the civil suit. The civil suit, handled by another attorney, has concluded. Clapper received a net settlement of approximately $490,000.00; however, Farrant's fees have not been paid. Although the check delivered to Farrant had a notation on it indicating that it was intended for expenses, there was no specific agreement between the attorney and the client when the check was delivered concerning its application. Farrant denied the existence of the notation in response to the Bar Association's inquiry. [6]