Discreet Appearance: Clear retainers are virtually invisible, making them an excellent choice for individuals who prioritize aesthetics. They fit closely over the teeth and are difficult to notice during conversations or photos.
Traditional (Hawley) retainers have a piece of wire attached to plastic (or acrylic). Clear retainers (Essix) are also plastic but don't have any wires. Both are custom-made to fit your teeth.
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.
Once a contract or retainer agreement has been signed between both parties, there's no question that privilege applies. Nonetheless, it generally starts before a contract is officially signed, even if you ultimately do not hire the attorney you had a consultation with.
Generally, yes, retainer agreements are protected by the lawyer-client privilege, UNLESS you waived that privilege, which might have happened by your referencing the contents, for example.
A deferral agreement is a legally binding document between parties that agree to postpone a specific action or obligation to a later date.
Here's my advice: Pitch only to existing clients or clients you know well. Never pitch a retainer agreement to someone you've never worked with before. Present the retainer as a way to get “front of the line” status. Highlight the benefit of predictable budgeting. Include a small discount (maybe)