Which of the Following Statements Regarding Retainers Is False

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is false?

• A) The lawyer may require the client to "top up" the retainer as funds are withdrawn from the trust account.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

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