Which of the Following Statements Regarding Retainers Is False

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is False?

• A) Before commencing work on a matter for a new client, a lawyer usually requests that a retainer be paid.
• B) Provincial law societies typically restrict the use of retainers to personal injury or product liability cases.
• C) A retainer is deposited into a trust account to the credit of the client.
• D) The lawyer may require the client to "top up" the retainer as funds are withdrawn from the trust account to pay legal bills.
• E) A retainer helps ensure that lawyers will be paid for their legal services.

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