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In response to "they do work for free (unless they win the case) -- nm" by hachiko

I see a ton of them asking for retainers. -- nm

Posted by James Bond (aka Igor) (aka Igor) Oct 19 '10, 20:43

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that's not how contingent fee cases work - hachiko Oct 19, 20:45 12
- I don't know... but recently my mom sued her landlord over her lease. The lawyer wanted a check before he started anything. - James Bond (aka Igor) Oct 19, 20:48 11
  - That must have been a really bad lease. Did it say murdering the tenants was ok? -- nm - TFox Oct 19, 20:49
  - breach of contract cases are not typically handled on a contingent basis -- nm - hachiko Oct 19, 20:49 9
    - So you don't get payment up front if you represent a person in a criminal case? - James Bond (aka Igor) Oct 19, 20:52 8
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      - in criminal cases, absolutely - hachiko Oct 19, 20:53 6
        
        I see your point. I have two arguments to counter. But I really don't want to get into that now. -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Oct 19, 20:59 5
        
        (at least three more mansion and Bugatti catalogs to leaf through before bed.) -- nm - TFox Oct 19, 20:59 4
        
        Actually.. I have to read about Arterial Blood Gas so that I can save your life one day. -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Oct 19, 21:01 3
        
        like i said, blog. people would enjoy your perspective. -- nm - TFox Oct 19, 21:05
        
        (if you can pay, TFox) -- nm - hachiko Oct 19, 21:03
        
        Is there a special residency program for smugness? -- nm - Reagen Oct 19, 21:03

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