Attorney agrees to provide legal services to a client in return to pay a fee for those services
Parties to a Retainer
Attorney
Must have a practicing certificate
Part 8 Rule 57
Client
Adult
Child (Next friend)
Of sound mind
As agent
As PoA
Must ID clients; imp for fees, liens
Multiple Clients
Conflict
of Interest
Part 4 Rule 26 (1)
Attorney shall at the time of the retainer disclose to his client all the circumstances of his relations to the parties and his interest or connection with the controversy which might influence the client in his selection of an attorney.