A true retainer is a fee that a client pays to a lawyer to ensure the lawyers availability to the client during a specified period or on a specified matter, and to that extent compensates for legal services performed or services which will be performed.

A lawyer shall not, without informed oral consent from each client represent a client if the representation is directly adverse to another client in the same or separate matter.

A lawyer serves as a third-party neutral when the lawyer assists two or more persons who are client’s of the lawyer to reach a resolution of a dispute, or other matter that has risen between them.

The duty to inform the client of significant developments related to the representation under Business and Professions Code section 6068 (m) rule 1.4 can be done by a law clerk or a lawyer.

A lawyer shall not threaten to present criminal, administrative, or disciplinary charges except to obtain an advantage in a civil dispute.

Which of the following tasks will be required each week?

A lawyer shall not, without informed oral consent from each client represent a client if the representation is directly adverse to another client in the same or separate matter.

In aggregate settlements, each client must be given informed written consent.

One factor to be considered in determining the unconscionability of a fee includes, whether the fee is fixed, or contingent.

The Aggregate Settlement Rule 1.8.7 does not apply to class action settlements subject to court approval.