NY · rules
22 NYCRR 1400.4
Nonrefundable retainer fee
An attorney shall not enter into an arrangement for, charge or collect a nonrefundable retainer fee from a client. An attorney may enter into a "minimum fee" arrangement with a client that provides for the payment of a specific amount below which the fee will not fall based upon the handling of the case to its conclusion.
Provenance
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- law.cornell.edu
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-17
- Edition
- 2026-09-17
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