The legal contract that formally establishes the attorney-client relationship and scope of representation.
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Retention Agreement
The legal contract that formally establishes the attorney-client relationship and scope of representation.
Related terms
- Fee Agreement — A written contract between attorney and client specifying legal fees, costs, and payment terms.
- Conflict Check — A review to ensure representing a new client won't conflict with existing clients or prior representations.
- Attorney-Client Privilege — Legal protection keeping communications between attorney and client confidential and protected from disclosure.