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IV.-A. HOURLY FEE AGREEMENT

The undersigned, _________________________________ (hereinafter known as Client) hereby

requests the legal services of _________________________ (hereinafter known as Attorney) for

representation concerning

Legal services will be billed on an hourly basis, with time being charged in tenths of an hour, at the

following rates:

Partners

___________ per hour

Paralegals

_______ per hour

Associates

___________ per hour

Law Clerks

_______ per hour

Attorney will use his/her discretion in staffing, to provide services in the most economical manner

possible. Please note that all time spent on your behalf in this matter, including time spent in

telephone conversations, will be charged to you. The initials of the person performing the services

will be noted on the invoice.

In addition to fees for legal services, Attorney will be entitled to payment or reimbursement for

costs and expenses incurred for services, including but not limited to: photocopying, messenger

and delivery service, fees for computerized research services, travel (including mileage, parking, air

fare, lodging, meals and ground transportation), long distance telephone, telecopying, depositions,

court costs and filing fees. Client agrees that Client is responsible for such expenses relating to

this case. Depending upon the type of case you have, expenses may also include, but are not

limited to: medical treatment, charges for medical examinations and reports, the cost of accident

and credit reports, hospital records and pictures. Attorney is hereby authorized to charge such

expenses and have such expenses billed to Client and Client agrees to pay them promptly. Unless

other arrangements are made at the outset, fees and expenses of others will not be paid by Attorney

and will be the responsibility of and billed directly to the Client.

Client agrees that Attorney may retain co-counsel, and Attorney agrees that Client will be

consulted concerning co-counsel and any fee arrangement with co-counsel prior to retention of or

consultation with co-counsel by Attorney.

Invoices for legal services rendered and costs advanced or incurred are issued

(indicate time interval, e.g. monthly) and are payable upon receipt. Interest at the rate of

________ percent per month will be added to the balance due on amounts which remain unpaid

thirty (30) days or more.

Attorney reserves the right to withdraw from representation if, among other things, Client fails to

honor the terms of this FEE AGREEMENT by failing to pay Attorney's invoices, by failing to

cooperate or follow Attorney's advice on a material matter, or if any fact or circumstance arises or

is discovered that would, in Attorney's view, render our continuing representation unlawful or

unethical.

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