An Attorney On Retainer - Page 2

BoopOMatic · ‎06-08-2021

I thought only rich people had an attorney on retainer.

(Of course, you might be rich, for all I know, @occasionalrain )

It sounds so sophisticated.

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

@Tori3569 wrote:
I actually have legal coverage with my employee benefits. It's through Met Life and only about $4 per week. I haven't needed to use it, but it's a good employee benefit to have.

We have that too. Have used it to draw up our wills and purchase real estate.

Kalli · ‎03-11-2010

We've never had an attorney on retainer. We used the same lawyer from the same law firm for many years but that person is retired.

Now we have a lawyer who's much younger than our own grown children! 😆

AZfem · ‎04-13-2016

You know the court will appoint a lawyer for you if you need one. If you don't like them, ask for a referral to private attorneys.

LuvSoCal · ‎07-18-2010

@Tori3569 wrote:
I actually have legal coverage with my employee benefits. It's through Met Life and only about $4 per week. I haven't needed to use it, but it's a good employee benefit to have.

@Tori3569 I also have legal insurance for a nominal monthly fee. I first signed up through my employer many years ago and have carried it over into retirement. I've never had to use it.

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

My sister and nephew (her son) are lawyers.

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

I can't imagine having an attorney on retainer. If you need an attorney, get one. If not, why pay for something you don't need?

One might need an attorney on retainer if I was a mobster, accused of serious crimes, accused of multiple crimes, etc.

Bri369 · ‎11-03-2018

I guess if I led a high-risk lifestyle and engaged in questionable activities, I would consider having an attorney on retainer. I've only needed an attorney for real estate transactions and to draw up some legal paperwork for trusts and things of that sort. Keeping him on retainer would not be cost effective.