1.   You may need to retain an attorney.

2.   At a hearing last Friday, Penny Cooper, the defense attorney recently retained by Lo, was granted two weeks to decide if she will represent Lo.

3.   Before diving into such a big-money venture, retain an attorney who can review contracts and negotiate for you, if necessary.

4.   BellSouth has retained constitutional attorney Laurence Tribe, he said.

5.   Blaine and Golder Associates have both retained an attorney, he said.

6.   After drawing up divorce papers, the mediator recommended Stropnicky and his wife each retain an attorney to review the settlement.The mediator provided Stropnicky with a list of attorneys.

7.   Albright has not filed any formal complaint against the governor, although she has retained an attorney.

8.   Buyers would be wise to retain an attorney to make sure they get what they pay for.

9.   Even so, Williams has retained civil rights attorney Melanie Lomax, a former Police Commission member, to represent him as he cooperates with the investigation.

10.   Greco is the latest former executive to retain an attorney, although the only indictments to emerge from the probe so far are pending against three current employees.