Mary hired the attorneys at the law firm of Sunny & Warm to represent her in a civil lawsuit. Erin Sunny, a partner, explained to Mary that she will need to pay to the firm a sum of money up-front that will be placed in a trust account before the firm proceeds. Periodically the lawyer's fees will be taken from the trust account as services are provided. What is this payment advance called?
A) a mortgage
B) a lien
C) a retainer
D) a security deposit
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