Hourly Fee Retainer Agreement
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F the parties agree to all terms and conditions. ___________________ CLIENT
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____________________ ATTORNEY, for and on behalf of ___________________________, LTD.
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___d in favor of, or against, any of the parties, but shall instead be read and interpreted according to its normal meaning and intent and applied with equal benefit to all parties.
IN WITNESS OF WHEREOnistrators, successors and assigns. 16. Interpretation. This agreement shall be party neutral and any ambiguities, normal presumptions, constructions, or possible interpretations shall not be construeThe covenants and agreements herein contained are joint and several as to each client and shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and upon their respective executors, admipute or controversy. I acknowledge and understand that a lawsuit brought solely to harass or to coerce a settlement may result in liability for malicious prosecution or abuse of process. 15. Benefit. controversy. I further consent to venue and personal jurisdiction in the United States District Court of Nevada and/or the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County, Nevada, in the event of a disl remain in full force and effect. ___ Client Initials ____ Attorney Initials
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14. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and in accordance with Nevada law in the event of a dispute or to enter into this retainer agreement. 13. Entirety Clause. Should any portion of this agreement be deemed void, unenforceable, or against public policy, the remainder of the terms and provisions shalme that I should discuss the contents of this retainer agreement with independent legal counsel before signing it. I further acknowledge that, after having been so informed, I have voluntarily agreed agree in advance to pay the reasonable cost of photocopying those records by my attorney, at the rate of 35 cents per page. 12. Independent Legal Counsel. I acknowledge that my attorney has informed ing legal bills which have been incurred. Irrespective, I will remain fully responsible for, and pay, all costs and fees which may have been incurred on my behalf. If I request my files and records, Isel, or in the event I choose to fire my attorney and hire another lawyer to represent me, I hereby agree to immediately pay to the law firm of ___________________________ the total amount of outstandmanner as set forth in this agreement. 11. Withdrawal of Counsel. I acknowledge that my attorney may withdraw as counsel upon 10 days written notice to me at any time. If my attorney withdraws as counsist him in providing legal services on my behalf. Such charges shall not be in excess of the fees set forth in this agreement, and I agree to be responsible for the payment of those fees in the same ion, along with all costs, expenses and disbursements as may also be necessary. 10. Additional Legal Counsel. I acknowledge that my attorney may employ associate counsel, in his sole discretion, to asien or the assignment granted to him by this agreement, or any portion of it, I agree to pay all reasonable additional attorney fees in connection with such suit or other enforcement or collection actrs, legal representatives, successors, assigns and transferees of the parties hereto. 9. Attorney Fees. Should my attorney be required to institute suit or any other collection action to enforce his lken, and that I shall fully cooperate with my attorney in all necessary respects. 8. Binding Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding on each of us and shall inure to the benefit of the administrato Meetings. I agree to be available for all necessary consultations and appearances. I further acknowledge that I shall utilize my best efforts toward the successful termination of the actions to be tanses and disbursements, plus interest at the legal rate, if applicable, regarding my case, but limited only to the extent of his claim for fees and compensation as computed above. 7. Consultations andccordance with the terms and provisions of this agreement. 6. Attorney's Lien. I expressly grant a lien and assign to my attorney all proceeds, awards, judgments, settlements and all fees, costs, expese this matter without the consent and approval of the other. ___ Client Initials ____ Attorney Initials
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Should such settlement be made by me, my attorney shall still receive full compensation in apersonal conduct of either based upon errors of judgment unless shown to have been reckless, willful and clearly negligent. It is further agreed that neither I nor my attorney shall settle or compromiase or as to the nature of his representation on our behalf. Further, no liability shall attach to me or to my attorney for any good faith errors of judgment in the above matter, including actions or of a loss, I may also be liable for the opposing party's attorney fees and related costs. 5. Warranties and Representations. I acknowledge my attorney can make no guarantees as to the outcome of my cpostage, photocopying and related items. It is further agreed that any costs which may be advanced by counsel on my behalf will become immediately due and payable by me. I understand that in the eventthe filing fee for the complaint, all court costs, appeals, depositions, costs of obtaining files and records, experts if necessary, travel, food and lodging, runner services, overnight mail charges, , court costs, appeals and related expenses shall be my responsibility, regardless of the outcome of my case or claim. As they may apply here, costs shall include, but not be limited to such items as y may withdraw as counsel of record and I will be responsible for any remaining balance that is owed. 4. Costs. All costs, including investigation, asset checks, the filing of a lawsuit or arbitrationretainer, and the fund drops to agree to replenish the fund until it is back to the original retainer of , as may be required. If I fail to do so within ten (10) days after written request, my attornes they are accrued. Fees and costs in excess of the initial retainer amount would be immediately payable upon our receipt of the detailed summary. As , I hereby billings are deducted from the initial ommunications, meetings, legal and other research as described above. 3. Subsequent Retainers. From the initial retainer amount, the legal fees, costs and all related expenses would then be deducted ach month, all fees shall be itemized and a written summary shall be prepared and submitted to me for our records. I also understand that I will be billed for all telephone conferences, faxes, e-mail c__ dollars ($_________.00) per hour; investigators at the rate of __________________ dollars ($______________.00) per hour; and paralegals at the rate of ____________ ($_________.00) per hour. Once eat payment for legal services will be made to him at the rate of __________________ dollars ($_______.00) per hour as services are rendered. Associates will be billed at the rate of ___________________d into an attorney trust account. From the initial retainer fee, I hereby authorize my attorney to withdraw compensation for his services at the time such services are rendered. I also acknowledge tha to the law firm of ___________________________. 2. Initial Retainer. I agree to pay an initial retainer fee of __________________________ at the time this agreement is signed, which fee will be placed employ the law firm of ___________________________ as my attorney of record, to represent me on an hourly basis in certain legal matters, including the following: All references to "my attorney" areparty. The purchase and use of this form is subject to the "Terms and Conditions" found at www.FindLegalForms.com
HOURLY FEE RETAINER AGREEMENT
1. In General. I, the undersigned, do hereby retain andvice. This form should only be a starting point for you and should not be used without first consulting with an attorney. An attorney should be consulted before negotiating any document with another ned for multi-state use. State law and your state's bar organization may require additional language for this form to be considered valid. This form is not intended and is not a substitute for legal aInformation Hourly Fee Retainer Agreement
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