Month: March 1997

Opinion 685

NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION Matrimonial matters, retainer Committee on Professional Ethics Opinion #685 – 03/19/1997 (12-96) Topic: Retainers and Statements of Cli-ent’s Rights and Responsibilities at Consultations in Matrimonial Cases Digest: Prospective Clients Need Not Be Asked To Sign Retainer Agree-ment as a Condition to Charging for Consultations, but Must Be Given the Statement of Client’s … Continued