The retainer agreement does not bind you to your lawyer. You can terminate the client-attorney relationship at any time.
It provides: “Use the singular possessive case 'attorney's fees' (not 'attorneys'') in the term 'attorney's fees,' even though in the particular case more than one attorney may be involved.” OFF. OF THE REP. OF DECISIONS, THE SUPREME COURT'S STYLE GUIDE § 10.3 (Jack Metzler ed., 2016).
If you want to take legal action to claim compensation for a personal injury, you will need to get advice from a solicitor specialising in these types of cases. This must be done as soon as possible as there are strict time limits on taking legal action.
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.
A retainer agreement is an arrangement where clients make an upfront payment to secure legal services, regardless of the case's outcome. In contrast to contingency fees, where the lawyer takes on financial risk, clients in retainer agreements are responsible for associated costs, including the initial upfront payment.
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)
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.