This is an Initial Contract I’m entering into with Hilliard Law Firm, which may be superseded by a more detailed future contract, depending on my particular legal needs. This Contract will not take effect, and Attorney will have no obligation to provide legal services, until Client digitally signs by Clicking Agree, to this Contract and pays the administration deposit called for under Paragraph 5.


Scope and Duties: Type of Services needed: Client hires Attorney to provide legal services in connection with the above Types of Services Needed.


Communication: Attorney shall take reasonable steps to keep Client informed of progress and to respond to Client's inquiries. Client must be truthful with Attorney, cooperate with Attorney, keep Attorney informed of developments, abide by this Contract, pay Attorney's bills on time, and keep Attorney advised of Client's address, telephone number, and whereabouts.


Hourly Fee: Client agrees to pay an hourly fee of $250.00/hr. for Attorney's services, and $100.00/hr for Paralegal services, under this Contract. The hourly fee will be earned in full and no portion of will be refunded once any substantial services have been performed. If Client requests or pleads for “Attorney’s Fees” to be paid, or reimbursed, by an opposing party, as part of a Settlement, Demand, Negotiation, or Complaint, the amount will have no connection to (and will not be considered) the Client’s balance due. When calculating above, Client acknowledges that pleading for “Attorney’s Fees” is not related Client’s actual timecard bill, and actual bill amount may be more less, or more - due to Attorney.


Costs & Expenses: In addition to the fixed fee, Client will reimburse Attorney for all costs and expenses incurred by Attorney, including, but not limited to, court filing fees, postage, parking, investigation expenses, consultant's fees, and other similar items. Client authorizes Attorney to incur all reasonable costs and to hire any investigators or consultants reasonably necessary in Attorney's judgment.


Non-Refundable Administration Deposit: In addition to the hourly fee, Client agrees to pay a $300 Non-Refundable Administration Deposit to secure lawyer in this matter. Work will not begin on the matter, until Non-Refundable Administrative Deposit is paid.


Statements and Paying on Due Date: Attorney will send Client periodic statements for costs incurred. Client will pay Attorney's statements on the due date. Client may request a statement at intervals of no less than 7 days. Upon Client's request, Attorney will provide a statement within 3 days.


Discharge and Withdrawal: Client may discharge Attorney at any time. Attorney may withdraw with Client's consent or for good cause. Good cause includes Client's breach of this Contract, Client's refusal to cooperate with Attorney or to follow Attorney's advice on a material matter, or any other fact or circumstance that would render Attorney's continuing representation unlawful or unethical. Retainer’s are non-refundable.


Conclusion of Services: When Attorney's services conclude, all unpaid charges will immediately become due and payable. After Attorney's services conclude, Attorney will, upon Client's request, deliver Client's file to Client, along with any Client funds or property in Attorney's possession.


Disclaimer of Non-Guarantee: Nothing in this Contract and nothing in Attorney's statements to Client will be construed as a promise or guarantee about the outcome of Client's matter. Attorney makes no such promises or guarantees. Attorney's comments about the outcome of Client's matter are expressions of opinion only.


Effective Date: This Contract will take effect when Client has clicked “Agree and Continue”, but its effective date will be retroactive to the date Attorney first provided services. The date at the beginning of this Contract is for reference only. Even if this Contract does not take effect, Client will be obligated to pay Attorney the reasonable value of any services Attorney may have performed for Client.


Effective Date: This Contract will take effect when Client has clicked “Agree and Continue”, but its effective date will be retroactive to the date Attorney first provided services. The date at the beginning of this Contract is for reference only. Even if this Contract does not take effect, Client will be obligated to pay Attorney the reasonable value of any services Attorney may have performed for Client.


The date at the beginning of this Contract is for reference only. Even if this Contract does not take effect, Client will be obligated to pay Attorney the reasonable value of any services Attorney may have performed for Client.