A client retained an attorney to appeal his criminal conviction and to seek bail pending appeal. The agreed-upon fee for the appearance on the bail hearing was $100 per hour. What should the attorney do with the $1,600?

A client retained an attorney to appeal his criminal conviction and to seek bail pending appeal. The agreed-upon fee for the appearance on the bail hearing was $100 per hour. What should the attorney do with the $1,600?

• A. Return $1,000 to the client and hold $600 in the client's trust account until resolved.
• B. Return all $1,600 to the client.
• C. Keep the entire $1,600.
• D. Deposit $1,600 into the firm's general fund.

Answer: (A)