An attorney retained to handle a particular transaction is an independent contractor and also an agent regarding that transaction.

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This statement is true. When an attorney is retained to handle a particular transaction, they are considered an independent contractor as they are not an employee of the client. However, they are also considered an agent because they are authorized to act on behalf of the client and have a responsibility to act in the client's best interests within the scope of the transaction.

An Attorney Retained to Handle a Particular Transaction Is an Independent