Legal Question in Legal Ethics in California
Retainers
Doesn't California Business & Professions Code Section 6148(a) provide ''(a) In any case not coming within Section 6147 in which it is
reasonably foreseeable that total expense to a client, including
attorney fees, will exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), the
contract for services in the case shall be in writing. '' ??
Asked on 8/16/08, 4:00 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen
Law Office of Robert F. Cohen
Re: Retainers
The lawyer should provide a retainer agreement for the client's signature if the fees will exceed $1,000.
Answered on 8/16/08, 7:46 am
Robert L. Bennett
Law offices of Robert L. Bennett
Re: Retainers
Yes.
Answered on 8/16/08, 9:13 am