Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
Attorney withholding settlement $$
Attorney is withholding settlement money and putting into a ''trust'' such that I have a credit to cover anticipated future costs which will be incurred in the fianl prosecution of my matter. Can he do this?
Asked on 6/21/07, 5:31 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Alden Knisbacher
knisbacher law offices
Re: Attorney withholding settlement $$
Sounds to me like it would depend on what your retainer agreement says.
Answered on 6/26/07, 2:32 pm
Jonathan Stein
Law Offices of Jonathan G. Stein
Re: Attorney withholding settlement $$
You need to review your fee agreement and see what it says. There are times when this is appropriate.
Answered on 6/26/07, 2:50 pm
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