Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Florida

Is an attorney required to give back a retainer if the matter at hand is discontinued?


Asked on 2/23/10, 10:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Gwaltney William W. Gwaltney, Attorneys at Law

It depends on the contract (Retainer Agreement) signed with the attorney. Florida does allow non-refundable retainers, and an attorney may choose to make a portion or all of the retainer non-refundable.

If you have a question about a specific case that you are involved in look at the agreement and it should specify if any of the retainer is considered non-refundable.

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Answered on 2/28/10, 12:12 pm


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