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Nov 29, 2016
7:15:27am
gwalker All-American
I don't know whether to laugh or cry sometimes. I took a small matter against my
better judgment. I explained the concept of a retainer to the client who hasn't worked with lawyers before. She balked at paying and I told her it was up to her, but I wasn't working without a retainer.

She agreed to pay the retainer after I assured her I will refund the balance if the work doesn't require much time and out of pocket costs. I explained that the money stays in the firm's trust account until I either earn it or send it back to her.

I started work and deposited her check in the trust account. This morning she sent an indignant e-mail that I cashed the whole amount of the check even though I haven't done all the work. Lady, I can't cash part of a check. 😳
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