- HOURLY FEE AGREEMENT -
IN CONSIDERATION of the legal services to be rendered by "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." and the advancement by "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." and/or of any costs necessary for representing of CLIENT in the action entitled _____________________________________________________________________ I the undersigned CLIENT employs "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." to represent him/her in the aforementioned matter.
ATTORNEY'S FEES
CLIENT agrees to pay attorney's fees on the following basis. It is understood that no specific fee is set by law, and this fee has been specifically agreed to between the parties
1. CLIENT agrees to pay an initial deposit of $________ to be received by "The Law Firm of Kallis & Assoc" on or before ____/____ /200_ and to be applied against attorney's fees incurred by CLIENT. Said deposit is to be placed in a trust account to pay attorney's fees as they are incurred by CLIENT, The initial deposit is refundable, if at the termination of services under this agreement, the total amount incurred by CLIENT for attorney fees is less than the amount of the deposit, the difference will be refunded to CLIENT,
2. "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." shall bill CLIENT at the rate of $____,- per hour.
3. The scope of representation is limited to all necessary work up to and including jury trial, court trial, or arbitration. This agreement does not cover appeals. In the event the matter is appealed, possible additional fee arrangements will be negotiated between the parties.
4. "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." will send CLIENT monthly statements indicating the nature and amount of attorneys fees and costs incurred, and any current balance owed. Any balance will be paid in full within 20 days after the date the statement is mailed
5. "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." advised CLIENT of potential conflicts of interest that may exist pertaining to his representation of CLIENT in this case, and CLIENT has agreed to waive any actual or potential conflicts.
ATTORNEY'S COSTS
"The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." shall advance costs as in his judgment are necessary for the defense of said case, and these costs advanced shall be paid by CLIENT on a monthly basis. These costs advanced may include, without limitation, travel expenses, photocopying charges and long distance telephone expenses. "The Law Firm of Kallis & Assoc" may in its discretion employ outside investigators and other experts whose fees shall be charged as costs, CLIENT agrees to deposit $_______ into the Attorney Client Trust Account to pay for costs as they are incurred, and agrees to keep $______ balance for costs in the Attorney Client Trust Account. If at the termination of services under this agreement, the total amount incurred by CLIENT for costs is less than the amount of the deposits, the difference will be refunded to CLIENT.
The Client understands that the representation of the Client by "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." is dependant upon the Client maintaining the balance indicated above in the Attorney Client Trust Account. Should Client fail to maintain the required balance, Client understands that "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." may have to suspend its representation of the Client, and or withdraw from the case, either of which could inhibit the quality of the representation and/or the chances of success in the underlying action.
REPRESENTATIONS
It is acknowledged that "The Law Firm of Kallis & Assoc" has made no representation whatsoever regarding, the successful defense or prosecution of the action.
WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY
CLIENT may discharge "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." at any time. "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." may withdraw as permitted under the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of California.
RIGHT TO SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE
Before entering into this agreement, "The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." has specifically advised CLIENT of his or her right to seek the advice of an independent attorney concerning the terms and conditions of this agreement. CLIENT has been encouraged to seek such independent advice as he or she desires concerning any questions on this matter.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
"The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc." maintains errors & omissions insurance applicable to the legal services to be rendered,
DATED: This _____ day of ____________, 200__ at
_________________________________, California.
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(Signature of Client)
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"The Law Firm of KALLIS & Assoc."
By: Jeff Kallis, Ph.D., J.D.