What’s in Your Retainer?

The contents of an attorney’s retainer agreement depend on more than the matter at hand. Developments in caselaw, Illinois Supreme Court Rules, legislation, and changes in society and technology—such as new payment methods and forms of communication—can affect the language attorneys use in their client agreements. The Illinois Bar Journal’s April cover story, “What’s in Your Retainer?,” explores why attorneys should look at their retainer agreements at least every year or two, with recommendations for what parts of a retainer might be worth reconsidering. Also, a sidebar provides the latest guidance from the ARDC on disclosing the use of artificial intelligence in your work.

Read the April Illinois Bar Journal’s article, “What’s in Your Retainer?”