Legal Question in Legal Ethics in California
Retainers
As a matter of law are written retainers required before a lawyer can represent you. (Case involves a matter far in excess of @20,000.00)
Asked on 7/26/08, 7:09 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett
Law offices of Robert L. Bennett
Re: Retainers
No, not required. But, it is foolish far the amount involved not to have a written retainer. No good can come from the lack of it, but lots of harm (to both client and attorney) .
Answered on 7/26/08, 10:59 pm