Gerald Jacobson v. Doris L. Sassower

The payment was made pursuant to a letter agreement, drafted by defendant and executed by both parties shortly after an initial
consultation. The agreement provided generally for an hourly charge of $100 to be paid as billed but stated in paragraph 2:
"I hereby agree to a non-refundable retainer of $2,500 (which is not to be affected by any possible reconciliation between
myself and my wife). Said retainer is to be credited against your charges (receipt of $2,500 being hereby acknowledged)."