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Click here to find out moreThe retainer (engagement) agreement is one of the most important documents used in a lawyers practice. The concept of a retainer agreement is simple, but the form and content of a well-constructed retainer agreement can mean the difference between a satisfied client and disciplinary committee referrals, and even claims of malpractice. This program addresses critical “dos and donts of retainer agreements, referencing Model Rules and other ethics guidelines, and suggesting practical solutions to common problems. Issues addressed include: Who is the client? What is the scope of representation? What is the fee arrangement? What about conflicts of interest? What are “risky provisions to include in an agreement? Model Rules covered include: Rule 1.1 (competence); 1.2 (scope of representation); 1.5 (fees); 1.8 (conflicts of interest). Other authorities include: ABA Ethics Opinion 93- 379 (billing); In Re Addams, 579 A.2d 190 (DC 1990) (misappropriation).
