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Client retains (Law Firm) for representation in Client's legal matter. By entering into this agreement, Client agrees to pay Law Firm a true retainer, which will be treated as fully earned by the Law Firm upon receipt.

There are no refunds, regardless of the amount of work actually performed in order to provide legal services as specified below by the boxes you initial. By paying retainer, Client assures Law Firm's availability to represent Client's interests in this matter.

The fee arrangement for representation will be: 

RETAINER(S) due $ _______
ADDITIONAL RETAINER(S) due $ _______

LEGAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED :
Entire Case $ _______
Municipal Court: Felony,
through Preliminary Hearing
$ _______
Municipal Court: Misdemeanor $ _______
Superior Court $ _______
Federal Court $ _______
Juvenile Court $ _______
Special Appearance Only $ _______
Appeal $ _______

OUTCOME: The Law Firm shall use its best efforts for Client, who has been informed that there are no guarantees as to the ultimate Outcome of the client's case.

ENTIRE CASE RETAINER: If Client wishes to pay for the entirety of the case, without the possibility of additional fees, then be certain that the box "Entire Case" is Initialed. That means Client will not pay additional legal fees for Law Firm's representation unless there is a retrial or in appeal. Other than these two exceptions, Client has paid in total for the case, excluding costs. If the case is settled and/or resolved, the Law Firm has earned the retainer fee. If Client substitutes in another attorney, or the case is dismissed, there will be no refund. 

SETTLED CASE: The Law Firm is under a duty to use its best efforts to resolve Client's case. Client acknowledges that Client has been informed that if the Law Firm can resolve Client's case, then the Law Firm has earned the entire retainer fee. Even if the case is settled, dismissed, not filed or for any reason resolved prior to trial, nonetheless the Law Firm has carried the entire true retainer fee. Likewise, if the case takes more time than the Law Firm originally estimated, Client will not be charged additional fees.


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