Yes, Article VI(1) of their contract (rev 10/10.1) states as follows:Charles L. Cotton wrote:... It has also been reported that one of these programs has a clause that allows them to cancel the agreement at any time. Is that [pre-paid legal]?
Chas.
This contract may be terminated for any of the following events:
1) This CHL micro-retainer program is terminated by the Firm for whatever reason;
2) The Client ceases to be a client of the Firm;
3) A conflict of interest has arisen and the Client has been notified by the Firm;
4) Client no longer wishes the Firm to act as Client’s attorney; or
5) Client ceases to hold a valid Concealed Handgun Licence issued by the state of Texas or a concealed handgun license issued under a lawful authority recognized by the State of Texas
The same paragraph also limits your recovery of fees to the following:
If the Firm terminates its representation of Client under this contract for any reason, Client hereby agrees to accept the return of the pro-rated, unearned
portion of the Micro Retainer fee.
This is a change from their earlier contract where you were only entitled to 3 months of the micro retainer fee or the amount you had actually paid, whichever was less. This change was an improvement in my opinion. But, the retainer is earned the first day of each month by definition.
VII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
The parties to this agreement hereby agree that all monthly Micro Retainer amounts are deemed earned by the Firm on the first day of each calendar month.
I want more in a retainer agreement with my attorney than an at-will contract. Just my 2 cents.