RETAINER
STATE OF _________(1)________)
SS:
COUNTY OF ________(2)________)
KNOW YE ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,
This Agreement is made and entered into this _(3)_ day of ________(4)________, 19_
(5)_, by and between ________(6)_________, of ___________(7)____________, hereinafter
called the "Attorney", and __________(8)__________, of ____________(9)______________,
hereinafter called the "Client".
Client hereby retains and employs Attorney to:
(Describe Services to be Provided)
Attorney shall charge for his services at the rate of $_(10)_ per hour for time actually
devoted to the service of Client. Client agrees to pay Attorney each month for services rendered
during the preceding month, together with reimbursement for all expenses pertaining thereto.
In consideration for said payment, Attorney agrees to perform to the best of his abilities
and to exhibit due diligence in the conduct of said services.
In the event legal action is required to enforce any provision of this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date
first above written.
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NOTICE
The information in this document is designed to provide an outline that you can follow
when formulating business or personal plans. Due to the variances of many local, city, county
and state laws, we recommend that you seek professional legal counseling before entering into
any contract or agreement.