Legal Opinion
Handelman v. M. E. Olen
New York Supreme Court
Decided June 3, 1960PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMatthew M. Levy, J.
This is an action by an attorney for $30,000 claimed as the balance of an unpaid 1 ‘ retainer ’ ’ fee. The defendants are former clients. The agreement of the parties is expressed in a letter which reads as follows:
New York, New York
April 6, 1959
Dear Mr. Handelman:
I hereby retain you to represent me in connection with the Securities Exchange-Commission difficulties arising out of the Olen-Grreen merger and to take such steps as shall be necessary -for my defense.
As compensation -for your services, I hereby agree to pay you a -retainer of $40,000. Preparation and conference time subsequent to…
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