LEGAL FEES AND BILLING PRACTICES. Client agrees to pay by the hour, in minimum units of one tenth (.1) of an hour, at Attorney’s prevailing rates for all time spent on Client’s matter by Attorney’s legal personnel. Current hourly rates are noted in an attached rate schedule and the actual rate billed is based on the attorney’s number of years of experience. The rates on this schedule, as well as the current job title designations/ classifications listed hereon, are subject to change on 30 days’ written notice to client. If Client declines to pay any increased rates, Attorney will have the right to withdraw as Attorney for Client. The time charged will include the time Attorney spends on telephone calls relating to Client’s matter, including calls with Client and other parties and attorneys. The legal personnel assigned to Client’s matter may confer among themselves about the matter, as required and appropriate. When they do confer, each person will charge for the time expended, as long as the work done is reasonably necessary and not duplicative. Likewise, if more than one of the legal personnel attends a meeting or other proceeding, each will charge for the time spent.
LEGAL FEES AND BILLING PRACTICES. Client agrees to pay by the hour, in minimum units of one tenth (.1) of an hour, at Attorney’s prevailing rates for all time spent on Client’s matter by Attorney’s legal personnel. Current hourly rates are noted in an attached rate schedule and the actual rate billed is based on the attorney’s number of years of experience. The rates on this schedule are subject to change on 30 days’ written notice to client. If Client declines to pay any increased rates, Attorney will have the right to withdraw as Attorney for Client. The time charged will include the time Attorney spends on telephone calls relating to Client’s matter, including calls with Client and other parties and attorneys. The legal personnel assigned to Client’s matter may confer among themselves about the matter, as required and appropriate. When they do confer, each person will charge for the time expended, as long as the work done is reasonably necessary and not duplicative. Likewise, if more than one of the legal personnel attends a meeting or other proceeding, each will charge for the time spent.
LEGAL FEES AND BILLING PRACTICES. Client agrees to pay by the hour at Attorney’s prevailing rates for all time spent on Client’s matter by Attorney’s legal personnel. Current hourly rates for legal personnel are as follows: Senior partners /hour Partners /hour Associates /hour Paralegals /hour Law clerks /hour The rates on this schedule are subject to change on 30 days’ written notice to client. If Client declines to pay any increased rates, Attorney will have the right to withdraw as Attorney for Client. The time charged will include the time Attorney spends on telephone calls relating to Client’s matter, including calls with Client and other parties and attorneys. The legal personnel assigned to Client’s matter may confer among themselves about the matter, as required and appropriate. When they do confer, each person will charge for the time expended, as long as the work done is reasonably necessary and not duplicative. Likewise, if more than one of the legal personnel attends a meeting or other proceeding, each will charge for the time spent. Attorney will charge for waiting time and for travel time, both local and out of town. Time is charged in minimum units of one tenth (. 1) of an hour. The following have higher minimum charges: Telephone calls: Letters: Other:
LEGAL FEES AND BILLING PRACTICES. The Firm’s professional fees reflect a number of factors including the number of attorney hours incurred, the relative experience of the attorneys performing the services, the difficulty of the matter, and the results obtained for the Firm’s client. The Firm’s professional fees are usually determined by the number of hours expended, multiplied by the professional’s hourly billing rate. The Firm’s minimum billing unit for its legal personnel is one-tenth of an hour. The Firm’s current standard guideline rates are set forth on the attached schedule. The Firm anticipates the following attorneys will be initially assigned to your matters at the following hourly billing rates for each: Xxxx-Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx $775 These rates will be subject to a ten percent reduction on each invoice, provided the invoice is paid within 35 days of invoice. From time to time the Firm’s hourly billing rates will change, as will other costs related to the services that the Firm will perform. In the event of a change in these rates, they will be reflected in your next bill. If you have any concerns about any change in billing rate, please promptly discuss them with us. The Firm will charge for all activities undertaken in providing legal services to you, including but not limited to the following: conferences and meetings, including preparation and participation; preparation and review of correspondence and other documents; legal research, including computerized research; court and other appearances, including preparation; necessary travel related to court appearances, meetings with opposing counsel, witnesses and others in your matter; evidence preparation including electronic document management; and telephone calls, including calls with you and other attorneys or persons involved with your matter. The legal personnel assigned to your matters may need to confer among themselves about the matters. When they do need to confer, each person may charge for the time expended. Similarly, if more than one of the Firm’s legal personnel attends a meeting, court hearing or other proceeding, each may charge for the time spent, although the Firm will always attempt to be judicious in the number of persons it sends. When Firm personnel travel for your matters, the Firm charges for travel time, portal to portal, both local and out of town.
LEGAL FEES AND BILLING PRACTICES. Client agrees to pay by the hour at Attorney’s rates as set forth below for all time spent on Client’s matter by Attorney and Attorney’s legal personnel. Current hourly rates for legal personnel are as follows: Senior partners /hour Partners /hour Associates /hour Paralegals /hour Law clerks /hour The rates on this schedule are subject to change on 30 days written notice to Client. If Client declines to pay increased rates, Attorney will have the right to withdraw as attorney for Client if permitted under the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of California and/or applicable law. The time charged will include, but is not limited to, the time Attorney spends on telephone calls, e-mails and other electronic communications relating to Client’s matter, including calls and e-mails with Client and other parties and attorneys. [OPTIONAL: The legal personnel assigned to Client’s matter may confer among themselves about the matter, as required and appropriate. When they do confer, each person will charge for the time expended, as long as the work done is reasonably necessary and not duplicative. Likewise, if more than one of the legal personnel attends a meeting or other proceeding, each will charge for the time spent]. Time is billed in minimum increments of one-tenth (.1) of an hour. Attorney will charge for waiting time and for travel time, both local and out of town.
LEGAL FEES AND BILLING PRACTICES. Client agrees to pay by the hour at Lawyer’s prevailing rates for all time spent on Client’s matter by Lawyer’s legal personnel. Current hourly rates for legal personnel are as follows: Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx $300.00/hour Associates $150.00/hour Paralegals $ 50.00/hour The time charged will include the time Lawyer spends on telephone calls relating to Client’s matter, including calls with Client, witnesses, opposing counsel or court personnel. The legal personnel assigned to Client’s matter may confer among themselves about the matter, as required and appropriate. When they do confer, each person may charge for the time expended, as long as the work done is reasonably necessary and not duplicative. Likewise, if more than one of the legal personnel attends a meeting, court hearing or other proceeding, each may charge for the time spent. Lawyer will charge for waiting time in court and elsewhere and for travel time, both local and out of town. If a settlement is reached or an award is obtained regarding the Client’s matter, then the Client hereby grants the Lawyer the authority and power to apply any portion of the proceeds of the Client’s settlement or award towards the Attorney’s fees and costs as agreed to herein and to execute and endorse Client’s name to checks on the Client’s behalf for same.
LEGAL FEES AND BILLING PRACTICES. Client agrees to pay by the hour at Attorney’s prevailing rates for all time spent on Client’s matter by Attorney’s legal personnel. Current hourly rates for legal personnel are as follows: Senior partners /hour Partners /hour Associates /hour Paralegals /hour Law clerks /hour The rates on this schedule are subject to change on 30 days’ written notice to Client. If Client declines to pay increased rates, Attorney will have the right to withdraw as attorney for Client. The time charged will include the time Attorney spends on telephone calls relating to Client’s matter, including calls with Client, witnesses, opposing counsel or court personnel. The legal personnel assigned to Client’s matter may confer among themselves about the matter, as required and appropriate. When they do confer, each person will charge for the time expended, as long as the work done is reasonably necessary and not duplicative. Likewise, if more than one of the legal personnel attends a meeting, court hearing or other proceeding, each will charge for the time spent. Attorney will charge for waiting time in court and elsewhere and for travel time, both local and out of town. Time is charged in minimum units of one-tenth (. 1) of an hour. The following have higher minimum charges: Telephone calls: Letters: Other:
LEGAL FEES AND BILLING PRACTICES. Lawyer will only be compensated for legal services rendered if a recovery is obtained for Client. If no recovery is obtained, Client will be obligated to pay only for costs and expenses, as described in Paragraph 7.
LEGAL FEES AND BILLING PRACTICES. Client agrees to pay by the hour at Xxxxx’x prevailing rates for all time spent on Client’s matter(s) by Xxxxx’x legal personnel. Current hourly rates for Xxxxx’x legal personnel are set forth in Attachment A to this Agreement. Xxxxx’x rates are subject to change on 30 days’ written notice to Client. If Client declines to pay the increased rates, Xxxxx will have the right to withdraw as attorney for Client.
LEGAL FEES AND BILLING PRACTICES. Client agrees to pay $________ to Lawyer for representation outlined herein. The time charged will include the time Lawyer spends on telephone calls relating to Client’s matter, including calls with Client, witnesses, opposing counsel or court personnel. The legal personnel assigned to Client’s matter may confer among themselves about the matter, as required and appropriate.
