A retainer agreement is a work-for-hire contract. It falls between a one-off contract and permanent employment, which may be full-time or part-time. Its distinguishing feature is that the client or customer pays in advance for professional work to be specified later.
Long-term Retainers Retainer DurationTypical Use Cases 1-3 Months Short-term legal advice or litigation 3-6 Months Mid-term projects, legal research 6-12 Months Long-term legal support, complex cases
The retainer agreement does not bind you to your lawyer. You can terminate the client-attorney relationship at any time.
The disadvantages of permanent retainers are: They require a more thorough cleaning to avoid plaque build-up. Eating hard and or crunchy foods can potentially damage the wires or pop the cement loose from your teeth.
Retainer agreements (also referred to as representation agreements) are a type of compensation agreement with lawyers either for reserving their employment or as compensation for future services. Also inside the agreement are details on the scope and procedure for the representation.