retainer of counsel
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retainer — re·tain·er /ri tā nər/ n [Anglo French retener act of engaging or employing, from retener retenir to engage, retain] 1: the act of a client by which the services of a lawyer are engaged 2: a fee paid to a lawyer for advice or services or for a… … Law dictionary
retainer — The act of a person in engaging an attorney at law professionally, whether by express agreement or impliedly by seeking and obtaining his advice and assistance. 7 Am J2d Attys § 91. A preliminary fee given to counsel to secure his services or to… … Ballentine's law dictionary
client — n. 1. Dependant, henchman, retainer. 2. (Law.) Retainer (of counsel), person represented (by counsel) … New dictionary of synonyms
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