Retainer agreements are often used by attorneys to establish a formal relationship with clients. However, retainers can be used in almost any industry and are particularly useful to consultants and ...

In talking shop with attorneys, one of the topics that frequently comes up is setting and collecting an appropriate retainer. Attorneys often struggle with the tension inherent in collecting a sizable ...

The ACPE has asked the Supreme Court "to reconsider its decision to permit lawyers to include, in their retainer agreements, provisions that require the clients to arbitrate future fee disputes or ...

The retainer agreement is a contract between an attorney and the client. However, in matrimonial cases, it is a force of its own. There are countless rules under the New York City Rules and ...

We often settle legal malpractice claims before they result in a publicly filed lawsuit. Many of our clients, who are lawyers, want to avoid a public lawsuit, but once a suit is filed, they want to be ...

Q: Our agency specializes in high-end leisure sales to high net worth clients. I have read that some agencies have annual "retainer agreements" with their clients. They charge a flat fee per month or ...

Class action defense counsel should not assume that engagement letters and retainer agreements between representative plaintiffs and class counsel are privileged. Under Rule 23’s “adequacy” ...

Question: Every year, the board automatically renews the association attorney’s retainer agreement and deposit. Without reading it the directors sign and send him a check for $60,000. This year, I ...