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How do you get paid with a retainer?

Being on retainer means that youre on-call for a specified number of hours each week or month. The client agrees to pay you for these hours, whether he gives you work or not. Usually, service providers offer clients a reduced hourly rate for the security offered by being on retainer.

Why do lawyers ask for a retainer?

A retainer fee provides an assurance to lawyers that they will be paid. Some retainer fees state that they are non-refundable, giving a further guarantee of payment to attorneys.

How do retainer contracts work?

A retainer agreement is a contract wherein a client pays another professional in advance for work to be specified at a later point in time. In exchange, that professional agrees to make himself available to that client for a certain number of hours within a predetermined timeframe.

What is the purpose of a retainer fee?

A retainer fee is an amount of money paid upfront to secure the services of a consultant, freelancer, lawyer, or other professional. A retainer fee is most commonly paid to individual third parties that have been engaged by the payer to perform a specific action on their behalf.

What is the difference between a retainer and a contract?

A retainer is used to secure the time of a service provider, and the salary is typically paid at the start of every month with work carried out after payment. A contract is typically longer term and payment is made after the work has been carried out by the service provider.

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