Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

can a lawyer (Living Trust) refuse to return retainer fee if no services were rendered


Asked on 7/15/11, 2:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

No, though there may be services of which you are not aware. Assuming this is not a true retainer, which is rare.

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Answered on 7/15/11, 2:57 pm
Aaron Feldman Feldman Law Group

If the attorney is withholding fees from the retainer you are entitled to an accounting. If you dispute the basis for the fee charged, you should contact your local county bar association and initiate a fee dispute so that you can mediate and/or arbitrate the dispute.

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Answered on 7/15/11, 3:21 pm


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