2006-09-06 14:25:35 · 6 answers · asked by tequilaseay13 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
depends on the type of retainer you have, i forget the names.
One type is to cover expenses. On that, you should get it back.
The other type is to assure the lawyer can and will represent you. You are paying him to be YOUR lawyer and limiting other potential clients. Thus, that retainer compensates him for that limitation.
Before you sign anything, make sure you know what the rules are.
2006-09-06 16:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by blah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The retainer is just an estimate of what the attorney thinks a case or service will cost. If the actual cost is less than the retainer, then the lawyer is compelled to refund the difference.
So, yes, you can get some of the retainer back.
How long it takes is another matter. You have to give the retainer up front before the lawyer will even take the case, but the lawyer might take his sweet time paying you back the difference.
2006-09-06 21:30:43 · answer #2 · answered by brightpool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, If a lawyer does not use all the funds you gave him he should give the remaining back to you
2006-09-07 01:18:48 · answer #3 · answered by zoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get it but just try to!
http://www.total-knowledge.com/~willyblues/
2006-09-06 21:28:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, you get all that he does not use.
2006-09-06 21:27:45 · answer #5 · answered by bigpaul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yepperz . . .
2006-09-06 21:26:32 · answer #6 · answered by ????a?? ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋