What Is a Retainer — and How Do Lawyers Actually Use It?

Описание: What is a retainer — and why do lawyers ask for one?

If the word “retainer” makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Many business owners assume it’s a non-refundable fee or money a lawyer just “keeps.” In reality, that’s not how it works.

In this episode of Counxel Academy, Managing Partner Tim Coons breaks down:

➡️What a legal retainer actually is
➡️Where retainer money goes
➡️How lawyers use retainers in real life
➡️The difference between a retainer and hourly billing
➡️Why retainers protect clients — not just attorneys

A retainer isn’t a penalty or a mystery charge. It’s a structured deposit held in a regulated trust account and applied only as work is performed. When handled properly, it creates transparency, accountability, and clarity in your legal relationship.

And if you’re looking for ongoing legal access without large upfront retainers, Counxel On-Call was built specifically for business owners who want predictable, practical legal support.

👉 Counxel On-Call:https://counxel.com/counxel-on-call-new/
👉 Subscribe for straightforward legal guidance designed for growing businesses.

The right legal knowledge can save you more than you realize.