In re Warhol

In In re Warhol, (165 Misc2d 726) mod on other grds, 224 A.D.2d 235, appeal denied, (88 N.Y.2d 803), the Court discussed the burden imposed on an attorney seeking compensation pursuant to the terms of a retainer agreement. The attorney must establish that the terms of the agree merit were fully and fairly presented to, and understood by, the client and that the agreement in its entirety is fair and reasonable in determining reasonableness the Court will consider the circumstances at the time of the agreement as well as the work actually performed by the attorney under the contract. Id.