Lauren Lawyer's best friend has become Lauren's client. While discussing the terms of the engagement, Best Friend says: "Oh, Lauren! You and I are such good friends, we don't need a contract. You'll do the work and I'll pay whatever bills you send me." Lauren should

A) urge Best Friend to get the opinion of another lawyer before moving forward without a contract.
B) explain that a written contract is not only standard in relationships between lawyer and client, but are mandatory in most instances.
C) give Best Friend a hug and skip the contract.
D) make a note in the file that Best Friend has waived the written contract requirement.


B

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