Legal Opinion
J. M. Heinike Associates, Inc. v. Liberty National Bank
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided July 7, 1988PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and motion denied, in accordance with the following memorandum: James M. Heinike retained an attorney to represent him and J. M. Heinike Associates, Inc. in these actions. The retainer agreement provided that Heinike would immediately pay the attorney $10,000 for "any and all services necessary in the Supreme Court of the State of New York at the Trial Level.” The agreement also provided that the attorney had the right to withdraw from representation at any time and retain the $10,000 fee "as a special retainer, because of my special skills *930a…
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